MigrantoImmigrants in Kazakhstan
2M foreign-born residents — the #36 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 75% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 744161 |
| Russia | 552258 |
| China | 196398 |
| Turkmenistan | 117117 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 100242 |
| Mongolia | 75801 |
| Ukraine | 74585 |
| Tajikistan | 27922 |
| Belarus | 23013 |
| Azerbaijan | 18451 |
| Georgia | 12026 |
| Afghanistan | 8919 |
| Moldova | 6912 |
| Armenia | 6889 |
| Turkey | 6713 |
| Iran | 3012 |
| Germany | 2608 |
| Lithuania | 1391 |
| Estonia | 1346 |
| India | 1190 |
| South Korea | 1104 |
| Latvia | 777 |
| UAE | 724 |
| USA | 672 |
| Poland | 631 |
| Pakistan | 563 |
| Israel | 261 |
| Palestine | 7 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 64%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Kazakhstan.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Asia has shifted from 14.4% to 64.3% since 1990.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 69% to 37%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
Kazakhstan is a primary destination for emigrants from Mongolia
Kazakhstan attracts 43% of all emigrants from Mongolia, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Uzbekistan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Uzbekistan accounts for 37% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 28%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2959835 |
| 1995 | 2007495 |
| 2000 | 1720226 |
| 2005 | 1751295 |
| 2010 | 1794151 |
| 2015 | 1853832 |
| 2020 | 1932326 |
| 2024 | 1985693 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Uzbekistan | Russia | China | Turkmenistan | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 164039 | 2056693 | 66383 | 29949 | 88352 |
| 1995 | 284732 | 1139515 | 85500 | 60063 | 72562 |
| 2000 | 439439 | 732103 | 103283 | 100768 | 64408 |
| 2005 | 491694 | 693306 | 118599 | 103963 | 70819 |
| 2010 | 550703 | 651023 | 136201 | 107312 | 77837 |
| 2015 | 616254 | 612650 | 156368 | 110768 | 85504 |
| 2020 | 689957 | 579845 | 179583 | 114337 | 93946 |
| 2024 | 744161 | 552258 | 196398 | 117117 | 100242 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Kazakhstan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Kazakhstan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Kazakhstan?
Around 2M foreign-born residents live in Kazakhstan, making it the #36-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Kazakhstan come from?
Most immigrants in Kazakhstan come from Uzbekistan, Russia and China — these three countries account for about 75% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Kazakhstan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 10% of the population of Kazakhstan — that's 2M out of a total population of 20.6M.
How has immigration to Kazakhstan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Kazakhstan has grown from 1.9M to 2M people, a growth of about 7%.
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