Kazakhstan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kazakhstan at a Glance
Kazakhstan is home to 20.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $20,686, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 20.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 19.5 and a death rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 12.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 264,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Kazakhstan is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $439 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $20,686 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.6% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.5 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $490 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.7% (2009), reflecting near-universal literacy. 93.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 91.5% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.