Kyrgyzstan
- Capital:
- Bishkek
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Central Asia, South Central Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad
- Abbreviation:
- KGZ
7,400,465
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
7,400,465
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Kyrgyzstan's population is projected to be 11,717,926 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,400,465 | 1.65% | 106 |
| 2025 | 7,295,034 | 1.83% | 107 |
| 2020 | 6,664,140 | 2.62% | 109 |
| 2019 | 6,494,035 | 2.4% | 110 |
| 2018 | 6,341,732 | 1.96% | 111 |
| 2017 | 6,220,150 | 1.83% | 111 |
| 2015 | 6,001,882 | 1.79% | 113 |
| 2010 | 5,491,761 | 0.92% | 113 |
| 2005 | 5,246,332 | 0.86% | 112 |
| 2000 | 5,025,145 | 1.29% | 111 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,400,465 | 1.65% | 106 |
| 2032 | 7,998,026 | 1.28% | 106 |
| 2037 | 8,470,757 | 1.16% | 105 |
| 2042 | 8,947,734 | 1.1% | 104 |
| 2047 | 9,394,477 | 0.98% | 102 |
| 2052 | 9,798,316 | 0.84% | 98 |
| 2057 | 10,149,495 | 0.71% | 98 |
| 2062 | 10,462,846 | 0.61% | 98 |
| 2067 | 10,749,990 | 0.54% | 99 |
| 2072 | 11,016,155 | 0.49% | 98 |
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Bishkek has a metropolitan area population of 1,208,292, comprising 16.33%% of Kyrgyzstan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishkek | 1,208,292 | 16.33% |
| 2 | Osh | 346,973 | 4.69% |
| 3 | Jalal-Abad | 128,030 | 1.73% |
| 4 | Karakol | 82,089 | 1.11% |
| 5 | Tokmok | 81,074 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Ozgon | 66,167 | 0.89% |
| 7 | Bazar-Korgon | 58,383 | 0.79% |
| 8 | Kara-Balta | 58,066 | 0.78% |
| 9 | Balykchy | 54,665 | 0.74% |
| 10 | Kyzyl-Kiya | 48,675 | 0.66% |
As of 2026, Kyrgyzstan has a total population of 7,400,465, ranking as the 106th most populous nation in the world.
Kyrgyzstan represents 0.09% of the total global population and 0.15% of Asia's population.
Kyrgyzstan has a population density of 38.6 people per km² (approximately 99.9 per mi²), making it the 174th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 35.06% 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 Kyrgyzstan is Kyrgyz (73.8%) , followed by Uzbek (14.8%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Kyrgyzstan, comprising 90% of the population.