Kazakhstan’s population reaches new milestone

03.03.2026

The population of Kazakhstan has exceeded 20.5 million people, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the National Statistics Bureau of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms.

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"As of February 1 of this year, the country's population reached 20,518,005 people. Of these, 13,106,358 reside in cities, whereas 7,411,647 live in rural areas," the statement reads.

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