MigrantoImmigrants in Kazakhstan
2M foreigners live in Kazakhstan — 10% of the country's population
Immigrants in Kazakhstan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
64% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Kazakhstan in numbers
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
14.4% of immigrants came from Asia in 1990, compared with 64.3% today.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 69% to 37%.
43% of all emigrants from Mongolia live in Kazakhstan
No other country has more people born in Mongolia.
Uzbeks are the largest group by a wide margin
37% of all immigrants were born in Uzbekistan, while the next group accounts for just 28%.
Immigration offsets population decline
Immigration has made up for 28% of the population decline of Kazakhstan since 1990.
1 in 10 residents of Kazakhstan was born abroad
2M of 20.6M residents were born abroad — 9.6% of the population.
Immigrant population in Kazakhstan over time
Foreigners living in Kazakhstan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2959835 |
| 1995 | 2007495 |
| 2000 | 1720226 |
| 2005 | 1751295 |
| 2010 | 1794151 |
| 2015 | 1853832 |
| 2020 | 1932326 |
| 2024 | 1985693 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Kazakhstan, by year
| Year | Uzbeks | Russians | Chinese | Turkmens | Kyrgyz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Kazakhstan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Kazakhstan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Kazakhstan?
Around 2M immigrants live in Kazakhstan — the world's #36 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Uzbeks live in Kazakhstan?
Around 744.2K Uzbeks live in Kazakhstan — about 37% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Kazakhstan growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Kazakhstan has grown from 1.9M to 2M, about 7%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Kazakhstan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Kazakhstan. Their children born in Kazakhstan are not included.
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