Kazakhstan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Kazakhstan's urban population was 62.73% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's urban population stood at 62.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.65% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.73% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 119th globally.
Kazakhstan’s urban population has risen steadily from 44.73 percent in 1960 to 62.73 percent in 2025, marking the highest share recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the country at rank 119 globally. The increase reflects sustained migration to cities driven by industrial diversification, infrastructure investment, and the expansion of services in the post‑Soviet era, especially after the 1990s economic reforms that accelerated urbanization. By 2025 Kazakhstan’s urban share matches that of Serbia (62.73 percent) and approaches North Macedonia’s 62.94 percent, underscoring a convergence with other transitional economies that have moved beyond agrarian structures. The all‑time trough of 44.73 percent in 1960 occurred when the republic was still largely rural under centrally planned policies, while the current peak signals a structural shift toward a more urbanized labor force. If the government continues to prioritize regional development and housing affordability, the urban share is likely to edge higher, though a slowdown could arise if rural revitalization programs gain traction.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 63.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.22% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 62.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.73% | +0.65% | #119 |
| 2024 | 62.07% | +0.32% | #99 |
| 2023 | 61.76% | +0.31% | #99 |
| 2022 | 61.44% | +0.41% | #99 |
| 2021 | 61.03% | +1.04% | #98 |
| 2020 | 59.99% | +0.90% | #98 |
| 2019 | 59.08% | +0.84% | #96 |
| 2018 | 58.24% | +0.78% | #94 |
| 2017 | 57.46% | +0.71% | #94 |
| 2016 | 56.75% | +0.64% | #94 |
| 2015 | 56.11% | +0.56% | #94 |
| 2014 | 55.55% | +0.47% | #94 |
| 2013 | 55.08% | +0.39% | #94 |
| 2012 | 54.69% | +0.29% | #94 |
| 2011 | 54.40% | +0.19% | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's urban population was 62.73% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's urban population peaked at 62.73% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Kazakhstan was 44.73% in 1960.
Kazakhstan ranks 119th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's urban population is projected to reach 62.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 62.73%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_urban-population,
title = {Kazakhstan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}