Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 4,144 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan stood at 4,144.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 83.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan peaked at 40,772 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 24, in 1994.
That places Kazakhstan 81st out of 205 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 24 | — |
| 1995 | 137 | +470.8% |
| 1996 | 40,163 | +29216.1% |
| 1997 | 40,772 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 20,458 | -49.8% |
| 1999 | 9,059 | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 2,537 | -72.0% |
| 2001 | 2,803 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 6,317 | +125.4% |
| 2003 | 6,563 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 6,124 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 4,321 | -29.4% |
| 2006 | 7,374 | +70.7% |
| 2007 | 5,232 | -29.0% |
| 2008 | 4,825 | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 3,741 | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 3,631 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,497 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 3,567 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 2,114 | -40.7% |
| 2014 | 2,219 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 2,263 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 2,366 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 2,406 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 2,520 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 2,757 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 2,741 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,198 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 3,666 | +14.6% |
| 2023 | 3,795 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 4,119 | +8.5% |
| 2025 | 4,144 | +0.6% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 4,144 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,477, 1.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 4,144 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 9.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +29216.1% | 137 | 40,163 |
| 1995 | +470.8% | 24 | 137 |
| 2002 | +125.4% | 2,803 | 6,317 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,436 | 24 | 40,772 | 6 |
| 2000s | 4,984 | 2,537 | 7,374 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,734 | 2,114 | 3,631 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,610 | 2,741 | 4,144 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 78 Uzbekistan 5,164 compare
- 79 Liberia 5,117 compare
- 80 Tajikistan 4,163 compare
- 82 Tunisia 3,711 compare
- 83 United States 3,667 compare
- 84 Kuwait 3,369 compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Kazakhstan was 4,144 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 40,772 in 1997.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 24 in 1994.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Kazakhstan ranks 81st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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