Kazakhstan's populace surpasses 20.3 million mark.
As of May 1, 2025, the populace of Kazakhstan counted 20,353,265 souls, as reported by our portal, citing the National Bureau of Statistics.
The population has swelled by 69,800 individuals since the start of the year, with 63,400 of these results from natural growth and 6,300 due to migration.
The most noticeable growth is witnessed in Nur-Sultan. Since the beginning of the year, the capital's population has increased by 29,700 individuals, with 78.3% of this growth attributed to migration, solidifying Nur-Sultan's status as one of the main magnets for labor resources and young people.
A positive migration balance has also been recorded in Almaty and Mangystau regions, as well as in three cities of republican significance - Nur-Sultan, Almaty, and Shymkent.
The engine of this growth? Well, it's a multi-faceted struggle, like a well-crafted symphony. Economic growth, urbanization, and government investment are the main players in this grand concerto.
Kazakhstan's economy, driven by significant investments (amounting to $15 billion), has been on a roll since May 2025. This investment, aimed at stimulating industrial and urban development, especially in major cities like Nur-Sultan, creates jobs and lures migrants to the capital in search of economic opportunities[2].
Additionally, the increasing urbanization trends in Kazakhstan draw people from rural areas to the capital, in pursuit of better jobs, education, and living conditions. This urban migration is a key driver in many developing economies[4].
Rising disposable incomes and evolving lifestyles spur an increased demand for convenience and services, which tends to cluster around urban centers like Nur-Sultan, pulling more residents towards the city[4].
Connected agricultural and technological advancements are mainly significant in the Asia Pacific region, but they still impact Kazakhstan indirectly. These advancements boost food production efficiency and economic stability, which helps reduce rural poverty and encourage rural-urban migration to cities like Nur-Sultan[5].
Lastly, demographic trends, fueled by improved healthcare and living conditions, also contribute to rising urban populations, particularly in the capital[5].
In a nutshell, population growth in Nur-Sultan since 2025 is propelled by Kazakhstan's robust government investments fostering economic expansion, urbanization drawing internal migration, changing lifestyles, technological advancements, and overall demographic growth and urban concentration[2][4][5].
- The growth in the population of Nur-Sultan can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including economic growth, urbanization, and government investments that create jobs and attract migrants.
- Additionally, rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, technological advancements, and improved healthcare are contributing to increased urban concentrations, particularly in the capital city of Nur-Sultan.
