Kazakhstan Population Live (2026)
The live population of Kazakhstan, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Kazakhstan has an estimated population of about 19.4 million people in 2026 — 0.24% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 47th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Kazakhstan's latest birth rate (18.2 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (8.5 per 1,000).
Is the population of Kazakhstan growing?
Yes. Around 967 babies are born in Kazakhstan every day — about 40 an hour — while around 452 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 516 people a day, or about 188,161 a year: a growth rate of 0.97% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Kazakhstan is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 18.2 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 20th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Kazakhstan's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Kazakhstan
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Per hour | 40 | 19 | 21 |
| Per day | 967 | 452 | 516 |
| Per week | 6,771 | 3,162 | 3,609 |
| Per year | 353,044 | 164,883 | 188,161 |
How crowded is Kazakhstan?
With about 19.4 million people living on 2,724,900 km², Kazakhstan has roughly 7.1 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (70th of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Kazakhstan
A baby born in Kazakhstan today can expect to live about 73.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (51st of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $10,388 per person (39th of 72), Kazakhstan is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Kazakhstan at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 19,397,998 | 47 |
| Births per day | 967 | 42 |
| Deaths per day | 452 | 44 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 18.2 | 20 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 8.5 | 28 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.97% / year | 28 |
| Life expectancy | 73.2 years | 51 |
| Population density | 7.1 / km² | 70 |
| GDP per person | $10,388 | 39 |
| Area | 2,724,900 km² | — |
| Capital | Astana | — |
| Languages | Kazakh, Russian | — |
| Currency | Kazakhstani Tenge (₸) | — |
Compare with other countries
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How we calculate Kazakhstan's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Kazakhstan's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kazakhstan in 2026?
The population of Kazakhstan in 2026 is estimated at about 19.4 million people, which is around 0.24% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Kazakhstan every day?
About 967 babies are born in Kazakhstan every day — roughly 40 per hour, or 353,044 per year — based on a birth rate of 18.2 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Kazakhstan every day?
About 452 people die in Kazakhstan every day — roughly 19 per hour, or 164,883 per year — based on a death rate of 8.5 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Kazakhstan growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 516 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.97% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Kazakhstan?
Life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan is about 73.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Kazakhstan population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Kazakhstan's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.