Almaty’s, Astana’s living conditions compared

15.01.2026

The southern metropolis remains the most populated city in Kazakhstan with 2.3 million people (as of 1 December 2025), while 1.6 million people live in the capital.

At the same time, Astana increases its population faster: over the year, the number of residents grew by 7.2% compared to 1 December 2024,...