What is the Population of Kazakhstan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Kazakhstan has a population of approximately 20,426,568 people, making it the 63rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.26% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,724,900 km², the population density is roughly 7 people per km².
| Population | 20,426,568 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 63rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.26% |
| Area | 2,724,900 km² |
| Population density | 7 / km² |
| Demonym | Kazakhstani |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
Kazakhstan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 199,951 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 488,100 |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 447,400 |
Kazakhstan in context
- Kazakhstan covers 2,724,900 km², making it the 9th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
- Kazakhstan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 20,426,568 people, Kazakhstan holds about 24.6% of the population of Central Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kazakhstan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Kazakhstan — FAQ
What is the population of Kazakhstan?
The population of Kazakhstan is approximately 20,426,568 (20.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Kazakhstan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Kazakhstan at approximately 20,426,568 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Kazakhstan is the 63rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Kazakhstan?
Approximately 20,426,568 people live in Kazakhstan, making it the 63rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Kazakhstan rank by population?
Kazakhstan is the 63rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.26%.
What is the population density of Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has a population density of roughly 7 people per km², based on a land area of 2,724,900 km².
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