Kyrgyz Republic Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Kyrgyz Republic's urban population was 34.67% in 2025, ranked 184th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's urban population stood at 34.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.67% by 2025. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 184th globally.
The urban population of the Kyrgyz Republic has experienced a relatively stable trajectory over the past six and a half decades. As of 2025, approximately 34.67% of the country's population resides in urban areas, ranking 184th globally. This figure has hovered around 34% since the early 1960s, a period marked by the country's all-time trough in urban population. However, the 1970s witnessed a slight increase, with 1979 being the peak year at 38.29%. The Kyrgyz Republic's urban population growth mirrors that of its peer countries, such as Sudan, where 34.95% of the population resides in urban areas. Notably, the urban population of the Kyrgyz Republic has not experienced significant fluctuations, remaining largely stagnant compared to other countries. As the country continues to develop and urbanization gains pace, the urban population is likely to increase, potentially altering the trajectory of the Kyrgyz Republic's demographic landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 34.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 34.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.67% | −0.05% | #184 |
| 2024 | 34.72% | +0.02% | #33 |
| 2023 | 34.71% | +0.01% | #33 |
| 2022 | 34.70% | −0.05% | #32 |
| 2021 | 34.75% | −0.07% | #36 |
| 2020 | 34.82% | −0.06% | #36 |
| 2019 | 34.88% | −0.06% | #37 |
| 2018 | 34.94% | −0.06% | #38 |
| 2017 | 35.00% | −0.05% | #40 |
| 2016 | 35.05% | −0.05% | #41 |
| 2015 | 35.10% | −0.04% | #43 |
| 2014 | 35.15% | −0.04% | #43 |
| 2013 | 35.19% | −0.03% | #43 |
| 2012 | 35.22% | −0.03% | #45 |
| 2011 | 35.25% | −0.02% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's urban population was 34.67% in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's urban population peaked at 38.29% in 1979.
The lowest urban population in Kyrgyz Republic was 34.35% in 1960.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 184th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's urban population is projected to reach 34.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 34.67%. This ranks 184th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_urban-population,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}