Kazakhstan's population is projected to be 33,445,673 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21,083,626 | 1.32% | 65 |
| 2025 | 20,843,754 | 1.36% | 65 |
| 2020 | 19,482,117 | 1.42% | 63 |
| 2019 | 19,209,555 | 1.46% | 63 |
| 2018 | 18,932,727 | 1.51% | 63 |
| 2017 | 18,651,931 | 1.57% | 63 |
| 2015 | 18,084,169 | 1.44% | 63 |
| 2010 | 16,836,810 | 1.06% | 61 |
| 2005 | 15,968,117 | 0.6% | 62 |
| 2000 | 15,501,103 | -1.52% | 61 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21,083,626 | 1.32% | 65 |
| 2032 | 22,452,645 | 1.04% | 65 |
| 2037 | 23,571,238 | 0.98% | 66 |
| 2042 | 24,707,975 | 0.95% | 65 |
| 2047 | 25,875,753 | 0.93% | 65 |
| 2052 | 26,968,780 | 0.83% | 64 |
| 2057 | 27,960,423 | 0.73% | 65 |
| 2062 | 28,818,814 | 0.61% | 65 |
| 2067 | 29,611,756 | 0.54% | 65 |
| 2072 | 30,371,499 | 0.51% | 65 |
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Almaty has a metropolitan area population of 2,185,094, comprising 10.36%% of Kazakhstan's total population.
As of 2026, Kazakhstan has a total population of 21,083,626, ranking as the 65th most populous nation in the world.
Kazakhstan has a net population change of approximately 641 people per day, driven by 1,068 births, 392 deaths, and net emigration of 35 people.
Kazakhstan represents 0.26% of the total global population and 0.42% of Asia's population.
Kazakhstan has a population density of 7.8 people per km² (approximately 20.2 per mi²), making it the 216th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 65.11% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Kazakhstan is Kazakh (69.6%) , followed by Russian (17.9%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Kazakhstan, comprising 70.2% of the population.
