Net migration (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Net migration was -8,834 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-8,834
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
49th
of 74 countries
All-time high
135,047
in 1977
All-time low
-520,028
in 1994
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Kazakhstan, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded -8,834 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 19.9% on the previous year and down 339.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Kazakhstan peaked at 135,047 in 1977 and was at its lowest, -520,028, in 1994.
That places Kazakhstan 49th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 83,525 | — |
| 1961 | 85,981 | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 90,842 | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 94,932 | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 98,761 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 103,626 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 101,999 | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 105,830 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 105,890 | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 77,805 | -26.5% |
| 1970 | 72,000 | -7.5% |
| 1971 | 65,291 | -9.3% |
| 1972 | 53,914 | -17.4% |
| 1973 | 30,467 | -43.5% |
| 1974 | 28,807 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 26,332 | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 127,735 | +385.1% |
| 1977 | 135,047 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 131,248 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | -60,198 | -145.9% |
| 1980 | -67,731 | +12.5% |
| 1981 | -74,624 | +10.2% |
| 1982 | -76,976 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | -84,566 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | -96,266 | +13.8% |
| 1985 | -103,115 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | -23,297 | -77.4% |
| 1987 | -32,724 | +40.5% |
| 1988 | -25,892 | -20.9% |
| 1989 | -72,096 | +178.4% |
| 1990 | -103,336 | +43.3% |
| 1991 | -104,271 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | -214,015 | +105.2% |
| 1993 | -292,682 | +36.8% |
| 1994 | -520,028 | +77.7% |
| 1995 | -412,775 | -20.6% |
| 1996 | -469,331 | +13.7% |
| 1997 | -481,380 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | -488,075 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | -61,031 | -87.5% |
| 2000 | -8,754 | -85.7% |
| 2001 | -7,333 | -16.2% |
| 2002 | -8,272 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | -16,027 | +93.8% |
| 2004 | -22,841 | +42.5% |
| 2005 | -20,171 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | -21,728 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | -26,237 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | -37,796 | +44.1% |
| 2009 | -7,758 | -79.5% |
| 2010 | -6,840 | -11.8% |
| 2011 | -3,160 | -53.8% |
| 2012 | -4,512 | +42.8% |
| 2013 | -3,925 | -13.0% |
| 2014 | -10,170 | +159.1% |
| 2015 | -2,011 | -80.2% |
| 2016 | 9,478 | -571.3% |
| 2017 | 21,248 | +124.2% |
| 2018 | -6,644 | -131.3% |
| 2019 | 2,594 | -139.0% |
| 2020 | -8,716 | -436.0% |
| 2021 | -9,804 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 45,755 | -566.7% |
| 2023 | -4,822 | -110.5% |
| 2024 | -7,368 | +52.8% |
| 2025 | -8,834 | +19.9% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's -8,834 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -6,994, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's -8,834 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Kazakhstan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +571.3% | -2,011 | 9,478 |
| 2022 | +566.7% | -9,804 | 45,755 |
| 2020 | -436.0% | 2,594 | -8,716 |
| 1976 | +385.1% | 26,332 | 127,735 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 94,919 | 77,805 | 105,890 | 10 |
| 1970s | 61,064 | -60,198 | 135,047 | 10 |
| 1980s | -65,729 | -103,115 | -23,297 | 10 |
| 1990s | -314,692 | -520,028 | -61,031 | 10 |
| 2000s | -17,692 | -37,796 | -7,333 | 10 |
| 2010s | -394.2 | -10,170 | 21,248 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,035 | -9,804 | 45,755 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 46 Uzbekistan -6,987 compare
- 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina -6,994 compare
- 48 Latvia -7,330 compare
- 50 Montenegro -9,279 compare
- 51 Lebanon -10,230 compare
- 52 Serbia -13,086 compare
More population data for Kazakhstan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,610 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Kazakhstan?
- Net migration in Kazakhstan was -8,834 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 135,047 in 1977.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was -520,028 in 1994.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for net migration?
- Kazakhstan ranks 49th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 339.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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