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Kyrgyzstan population overview
Kyrgyzstan is the 35th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 7,349,457 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.4% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 282 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 147,724 births (20.1 per 1,000 people) and 44,832 deaths (6.1 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 0 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 2,172,300 in 1960 to 7,343,064 in 2025 — a change of +238%, or +1.9% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 25.5 years; life expectancy at birth is 72.1 years; women have on average 2.6 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 31.9% of residents are under 15 and 6% are 65 or older (2025); 34.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan covers 199,950 km², giving a population density of about 37.2 people per km². GDP was $22.62B in 2025 — about $3,081 per person (World Bank classification: lower middle income).
Kyrgyzstan population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 7,431,511 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 7,349,457 |
| World rank | #107 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #35 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.090% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.4% |
| Births per year est. | 147,724 |
| Deaths per year est. | 44,832 |
| Net migration per year est. | +0 |
| Birth rate | 20.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.1 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 11.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 97.7 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 25.5 years |
| Life expectancy | 72.1 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 34.7% |
| Surface area 2023 | 199,950 km² |
| Population density | 37.2 per km² |
| Capital | Bishkek |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $22.62B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $3,081 |
| Income group World Bank | Lower middle income |
Kyrgyzstan population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 7,431,511 | – | – |
| 2025 | 7,343,064 | +121,196 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 7,221,868 | +122,118 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 7,099,750 | +124,530 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 6,975,220 | +123,996 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,851,224 | +124,628 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 6,726,596 | +686,560 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 6,040,036 | +572,977 | +2% |
| 2010 | 5,467,059 | +304,419 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 5,162,640 | +264,278 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 4,898,362 | +337,908 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 4,560,454 | +169,218 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 4,391,236 | +400,936 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 3,990,300 | +372,900 | +2% |
| 1980 | 3,617,400 | +325,000 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 3,292,400 | +332,500 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 2,959,900 | +386,600 | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 2,573,300 | +401,000 | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 2,172,300 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Kyrgyzstan
Population over time
- From 2,172,300 in 1960 to 7,431,511 today — up 242.1%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 72.4 years (2024), up 17.4 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 2.6 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 19.4 births vs 4.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 15 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 31.9% of the population is under 15 and 6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has shrunk from 6.3% in 1960 — the population is getting younger.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 10.75 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 23.66 Mt in 1990 — down 54.6% since.
- Per person: 1.49 t in 2024, vs 5.22 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 591.2 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 65.3% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 27.6% of final energy in 2021 (+19.7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 7.1% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 6% to 7.1% since 1992 — roughly 2,343 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 34.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 34.4% in 1960 (+0.4 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 15.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 7,015 m³ in 2022, down 35.3% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $22.62B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 238.8% since 2015.
- That works out to $3,081 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 3.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 8.2% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 92% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 107.5 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Kyrgyzstan in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kyrgyzstan in 2026?
As of October 2026, Kyrgyzstan has an estimated population of 7,431,511. The United Nations estimated 7,349,457 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.4% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Kyrgyzstan growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.4% per year — roughly 282 more people every day. Each year there are about 147,724 births and 44,832 deaths, with net migration of +0.
What is the population density of Kyrgyzstan?
About 37.2 people per square kilometre: 7,431,511 people living on 199,950 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Kyrgyzstan?
The median age is 25.5 years, and life expectancy at birth is 72.1 years. 31.9% of the population is under 15 and 6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Kyrgyzstan rank by population?
Kyrgyzstan is the 107th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 35th in Asia, with 0.090% of the global population.
How has the population of Kyrgyzstan changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 2,172,300; by 2025 it had grown to 7,343,064 (+238%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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