Kazakhstan Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Kazakhstan's population growth was 1.35% in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's population growth stood at 1.35% in 2025, a rise of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.35% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 88th globally.
Kazakhstan’s population growth has undergone significant shifts since 1961, when it reached its all-time peak of 3.26%, according to World Bank data spanning 65 years. The rate declined over subsequent decades and turned negative in 1998, hitting a historic low of -2.50%, reflecting the demographic challenges faced during the post-Soviet transition period. Since then, growth has rebounded, reaching 1.35% in 2025, a rate comparable to that of Lithuania, which shares the same figure, and slightly below Bangladesh’s 1.37%. This places Kazakhstan 88th globally in population growth rankings. The current trajectory suggests moderate expansion, supported by a combination of natural increase and regional migration patterns. Unlike earlier periods marked by sharp decline, recent trends indicate stabilization. However, future demographic momentum will depend on sustained economic development, healthcare improvements, and migration policies, particularly in relation to labor mobility within Central Asia and neighboring Russia. Absent significant policy shifts or external shocks, Kazakhstan’s population growth is expected to remain modest but positive in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.33% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35% | +0.07pp | #88 |
| 2024 | 1.28% | −0.18pp | #134 |
| 2023 | 1.46% | +0.00pp | #138 |
| 2022 | 1.46% | +0.13pp | #140 |
| 2021 | 1.33% | −0.08pp | #136 |
| 2020 | 1.41% | −0.04pp | #133 |
| 2019 | 1.45% | −0.04pp | #126 |
| 2018 | 1.49% | −0.06pp | #130 |
| 2017 | 1.56% | +0.02pp | #136 |
| 2016 | 1.53% | +0.04pp | #140 |
| 2015 | 1.49% | +0.02pp | #135 |
| 2014 | 1.47% | +0.03pp | #129 |
| 2013 | 1.44% | +0.04pp | #124 |
| 2012 | 1.40% | +0.05pp | #121 |
| 2011 | 1.35% | +0.06pp | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's population growth was 1.35% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's population growth peaked at 3.26% in 1961.
The lowest population growth in Kazakhstan was -2.50% in 1998.
Kazakhstan ranks 88th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's population growth is projected to reach 1.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 1.35%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_population-growth,
title = {Kazakhstan Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}