What is the population of Kyrgyzstan in 2026?
Kyrgyzstan has a population of 7,343,064 people (2025 estimate), which is 107th in the world and about 0.09% of the global total.
Officially Kyrgyz Republic
Population 2025
7,343,064
0.09% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.66%
+122,189 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
37/km²
191,800 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
25.4 years
Life expectancy 72.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Kyrgyzstan
With a population of 7.3 million, Kyrgyzstan ranks 106th globally and spans 191,800 km² across Asia with notably low population density of 37 people per km². The country became independent in 1991 and operates as a parliamentary republic, bordered by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Bishkek serves as its capital, and the Kyrgyzstani som is the official currency.
The median age of 25.4 years reflects a young population with room for workforce expansion, supported by a fertility rate of 2.6 births per woman and annual growth of 1.7%. Life expectancy stands at 72.4 years. Just 35% of residents live in urban areas, indicating predominantly rural settlement patterns. Kyrgyz and Russian are the primary languages spoken throughout the country.
Economic output remains modest, with GDP per capita at $3,081, placing Kyrgyzstan among lower-income nations. The combination of vast terrain, sparse population distribution, and young demographics shapes the country's development profile.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- KG · KGZ
- Demonym
- Kirghiz
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som (KGS с)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +996
- Internet TLD
- .kg
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Kyrgyz
- Russian
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 32.3%
- Age 15–64
- 62.0%
- Age 65+
- 5.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 3 |
| 95-99 | 65 | 228 |
| 90-94 | 960 | 2,282 |
| 85-89 | 5,524 | 11,052 |
| 80-84 | 9,399 | 16,321 |
| 75-79 | 19,656 | 31,119 |
| 70-74 | 48,815 | 69,318 |
| 65-69 | 83,379 | 110,186 |
| 60-64 | 122,787 | 148,329 |
| 55-59 | 140,825 | 158,678 |
| 50-54 | 159,311 | 170,638 |
| 45-49 | 180,270 | 187,114 |
| 40-44 | 208,374 | 215,576 |
| 35-39 | 256,751 | 262,216 |
| 30-34 | 277,740 | 283,140 |
| 25-29 | 268,943 | 274,723 |
| 20-24 | 261,618 | 266,013 |
| 15-19 | 314,565 | 296,027 |
| 10-14 | 383,192 | 362,174 |
| 5-9 | 415,570 | 394,848 |
| 0-4 | 394,594 | 373,690 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,751,139 |
| 1960 | 2,215,508 |
| 1970 | 3,025,142 |
| 1980 | 3,729,374 |
| 1990 | 4,459,543 |
| 2000 | 5,025,145 |
| 2010 | 5,491,761 |
| 2020 | 6,664,140 |
| 2030 | 7,803,618 |
| 2040 | 8,757,697 |
| 2050 | 9,642,952 |
| 2060 | 10,341,128 |
| 2070 | 10,912,876 |
| 2080 | 11,354,769 |
| 2090 | 11,622,646 |
| 2100 | 11,729,827 |
How Kyrgyzstan Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Kyrgyzstan7.34M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7.34M |
Countries Bordering Kyrgyzstan
4 land borders.
- China1.41B · −0.17%
- Kazakhstan20.8M · +1.21%
- Tajikistan10.8M · +1.83%
- Uzbekistan37.1M · +1.88%
Kyrgyzstan Population FAQ
Is the population of Kyrgyzstan growing or shrinking?
Kyrgyzstan's population is growing at +1.66% per year, a change of roughly 122,189 people annually.
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
How densely populated is Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan has 37/km² across 191,800 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan?
Life expectancy at birth in Kyrgyzstan is 72.4 years (2024).
What is the median age in Kyrgyzstan?
The median age in Kyrgyzstan is 25.4 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Kyrgyzstan in?
Kyrgyzstan is in Asia.