Total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Total number of international immigrants was 2.09 million immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
2.09 million immigrants
World rank
37th
of 232 countries
All-time high
3.29 million immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
1.73 million immigrants
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan is 2.09 million immigrants, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan peaked at 3.29 million immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.73 million immigrants, in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 37th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.29 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 2.26 million immigrants | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 1.73 million immigrants | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 1.85 million immigrants | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 1.86 million immigrants | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.92 million immigrants | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.99 million immigrants | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 2.09 million immigrants | +5.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million immigrants is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 11.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million immigrants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.77 million immigrants | 2.26 million immigrants | 3.29 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.79 million immigrants | 1.73 million immigrants | 1.85 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.89 million immigrants | 1.86 million immigrants | 1.92 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.04 million immigrants | 1.99 million immigrants | 2.09 million immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More population data for Kazakhstan
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2511 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2152 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.92 million people (2100)
- Population density 12.47 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2235 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan?
- Total number of international immigrants in Kazakhstan was 2.09 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.29 million immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 million immigrants in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Kazakhstan ranks 37th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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