Rank #97 by World Population
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has a population of 20,330,104, ranking #97 in the world. The capital is Astana. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
20,330,104
Population
#97
World Rank
74.4
Life Expectancy
$12,879
GDP Per Capita
Kazakhstan, #97 by world population
Kazakhstan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Kazakhstan had a population of 9,429,981 in 1960 and 20,592,571 in 2024, a 2.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 20,592,571 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.24%.
20,592,571
Population (2024)
9,429,981
Population (1960)
20,592,571
Peak (2024)
1.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,429,981 |
| 1961 | 9,742,085 |
| 1962 | 10,058,928 |
| 1963 | 10,377,466 |
| 1964 | 10,690,309 |
| 1965 | 10,993,183 |
| 1966 | 11,288,989 |
| 1967 | 11,584,428 |
| 1968 | 11,879,182 |
| 1969 | 12,156,212 |
| 1970 | 12,419,057 |
| 1971 | 12,684,813 |
| 1972 | 12,951,798 |
| 1973 | 13,208,121 |
| 1974 | 13,454,570 |
| 1975 | 13,700,843 |
| 1976 | 13,998,738 |
| 1977 | 14,353,265 |
| 1978 | 14,711,497 |
| 1979 | 14,978,696 |
| 1980 | 15,152,949 |
| 1981 | 15,323,082 |
| 1982 | 15,492,595 |
| 1983 | 15,665,551 |
| 1984 | 15,844,621 |
| 1985 | 16,031,090 |
| 1986 | 16,262,702 |
| 1987 | 16,527,715 |
| 1988 | 16,781,168 |
| 1989 | 16,997,013 |
| 1990 | 17,154,054 |
| 1991 | 17,278,600 |
| 1992 | 17,332,625 |
| 1993 | 17,274,487 |
| 1994 | 17,043,771 |
| 1995 | 16,730,536 |
| 1996 | 16,416,027 |
| 1997 | 16,043,251 |
| 1998 | 15,647,785 |
| 1999 | 15,455,874 |
| 2000 | 15,501,103 |
| 2001 | 15,575,550 |
| 2002 | 15,656,677 |
| 2003 | 15,747,380 |
| 2004 | 15,850,159 |
| 2005 | 15,968,117 |
| 2006 | 16,103,716 |
| 2007 | 16,257,214 |
| 2008 | 16,426,525 |
| 2009 | 16,619,846 |
| 2010 | 16,836,810 |
| 2011 | 17,066,002 |
| 2012 | 17,306,106 |
| 2013 | 17,556,502 |
| 2014 | 17,816,285 |
| 2015 | 18,084,169 |
| 2016 | 18,363,600 |
| 2017 | 18,651,931 |
| 2018 | 18,932,727 |
| 2019 | 19,209,555 |
| 2020 | 19,482,117 |
| 2021 | 19,743,603 |
| 2022 | 20,034,609 |
| 2023 | 20,330,104 |
| 2024 | 20,592,571 |
Demographics
| Population | 20,330,104 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.46% |
| Urban Population | 61.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.01 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 74.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.6 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$12,879
GDP Per Capita
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
28.7
Gini Index (inequality)
62.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
2,035,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
3.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.75
Physicians per 1,000
4.9%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
7.6
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
92.3%
Internet Users
124
Mobile Subs per 100
7.5
People per km2
-4,822
Net Migration
Environment
1.3%
Forest Area
Kazakhstan Climate
Kazakhstan has an average annual temperature of 2.9°C (37°F) and receives about 300 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
2.9°C
Avg Temp
300
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -15° / 4° | 17 mm |
| February | -15° / 4° | 14 mm |
| March | -9° / 16° | 14 mm |
| April | 5° / 42° | 22 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 34 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 35 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 47 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 29 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 22 mm |
| October | 4° / 38° | 26 mm |
| November | -7° / 20° | 21 mm |
| December | -12° / 10° | 19 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kazakhstan
The most comfortable months to visit Kazakhstan are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -20°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Kazakhstan in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan has a population of 20,330,104, ranking #97 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.46%.
Life expectancy in Kazakhstan is 74.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births.
Kazakhstan's GDP per capita is $12,879. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
61.8% of Kazakhstan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 7.5 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Kazakhstan is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Kazakhstan are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Kazakhstan has an average annual temperature of 2.9°C and about 300 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 20,330,104 residents, Kazakhstan is a country in Europe & Central Asia. Population growth is modest, around 1.5% a year.
Kazakhstan is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $12,879. Life expectancy is 74.4 years, with a fertility rate of 3.0 births per woman, and 61.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.