Migrant populations in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Migrant populations was 2.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
2.09 million
World rank
37th
of 228 countries
All-time high
3.29 million
in 1990
All-time low
1.73 million
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Kazakhstan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 2.09 million for migrant populations in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Kazakhstan peaked at 3.29 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.73 million, in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 37th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.29 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.26 million | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 1.73 million | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 1.85 million | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 1.86 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.92 million | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.99 million | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 2.09 million | +5.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 11.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.77 million | 2.26 million | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 1.73 million | 1.85 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.89 million | 1.86 million | 1.92 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.04 million | 1.99 million | 2.09 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More population data for Kazakhstan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2152 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7585 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2152 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2511 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,610 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2235 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.205 (2100)
- Population density 12.47 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.92 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Kazakhstan?
- Migrant populations in Kazakhstan was 2.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.29 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 million in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for migrant populations?
- Kazakhstan ranks 37th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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