Rank #104 by World Population
🇰🇬Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyz Republic has a population of 7,099,750, ranking #104 in the world. The capital is Bishkek. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Lower middle income
7,099,750
Population
#104
World Rank
72.2
Life Expectancy
$2,138
GDP Per Capita
Kyrgyz Republic, #104 by world population
Kyrgyz Republic Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Kyrgyz Republic had a population of 2,172,300 in 1960 and 7,221,868 in 2024, a 3.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 7,221,868 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.90%.
7,221,868
Population (2024)
2,172,300
Population (1960)
7,221,868
Peak (2024)
1.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,172,300 |
| 1961 | 2,255,900 |
| 1962 | 2,333,400 |
| 1963 | 2,413,700 |
| 1964 | 2,495,300 |
| 1965 | 2,573,300 |
| 1966 | 2,655,300 |
| 1967 | 2,736,500 |
| 1968 | 2,818,300 |
| 1969 | 2,894,800 |
| 1970 | 2,959,900 |
| 1971 | 3,022,300 |
| 1972 | 3,088,200 |
| 1973 | 3,153,800 |
| 1974 | 3,223,900 |
| 1975 | 3,292,400 |
| 1976 | 3,358,700 |
| 1977 | 3,423,900 |
| 1978 | 3,487,100 |
| 1979 | 3,552,000 |
| 1980 | 3,617,400 |
| 1981 | 3,685,800 |
| 1982 | 3,759,300 |
| 1983 | 3,838,300 |
| 1984 | 3,916,400 |
| 1985 | 3,990,300 |
| 1986 | 4,066,500 |
| 1987 | 4,144,600 |
| 1988 | 4,218,400 |
| 1989 | 4,307,500 |
| 1990 | 4,391,236 |
| 1991 | 4,463,634 |
| 1992 | 4,515,400 |
| 1993 | 4,516,777 |
| 1994 | 4,515,069 |
| 1995 | 4,560,454 |
| 1996 | 4,628,438 |
| 1997 | 4,696,421 |
| 1998 | 4,769,015 |
| 1999 | 4,840,422 |
| 2000 | 4,898,362 |
| 2001 | 4,945,073 |
| 2002 | 4,990,704 |
| 2003 | 5,043,308 |
| 2004 | 5,104,713 |
| 2005 | 5,162,640 |
| 2006 | 5,218,373 |
| 2007 | 5,268,385 |
| 2008 | 5,318,729 |
| 2009 | 5,389,643 |
| 2010 | 5,467,059 |
| 2011 | 5,546,587 |
| 2012 | 5,652,076 |
| 2013 | 5,777,150 |
| 2014 | 5,905,848 |
| 2015 | 6,040,036 |
| 2016 | 6,175,338 |
| 2017 | 6,306,696 |
| 2018 | 6,444,079 |
| 2019 | 6,590,211 |
| 2020 | 6,726,596 |
| 2021 | 6,851,224 |
| 2022 | 6,975,220 |
| 2023 | 7,099,750 |
| 2024 | 7,221,868 |
Demographics
| Population | 7,099,750 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.77% |
| Urban Population | 34.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.70 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 15.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$2,138
GDP Per Capita
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
27.2
Gini Index (inequality)
132.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
4.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.57
Physicians per 1,000
6.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
15.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
84.2%
Internet Users
108
Mobile Subs per 100
37.0
People per km2
5,601
Net Migration
Environment
7.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Kyrgyz Republic in global context
Kyrgyz Republic is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic has a population of 7,099,750, ranking #104 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.77%.
Life expectancy in Kyrgyz Republic is 72.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 15.0 per 1,000 live births.
Kyrgyz Republic's GDP per capita is $2,138. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
34.7% of Kyrgyz Republic's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 37.0 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Kyrgyz Republic is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.