MigrantoImmigrants in Kyrgyzstan
190.6K foreigners live in Kyrgyzstan — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Kyrgyzstan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 76% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 106559 |
| Ukraine | 25517 |
| Kazakhstan | 12333 |
| Belarus | 9480 |
| Uzbekistan | 8752 |
| Azerbaijan | 4458 |
| Georgia | 3116 |
| Poland | 3060 |
| Moldova | 2533 |
| Lithuania | 2524 |
| Armenia | 2266 |
| Tajikistan | 2101 |
| Germany | 1734 |
| North Korea | 1693 |
| Turkey | 999 |
| Turkmenistan | 952 |
| Latvia | 859 |
| Estonia | 545 |
| Romania | 458 |
| China | 256 |
| South Korea | 220 |
| Finland | 109 |
| Vietnam | 100 |
By region of origin
80% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Kyrgyzstan in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
56% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 13%.
Immigration offsets population decline
Immigration has made up for 15% of the population decline of Kyrgyzstan since 1990.
Immigrant population in Kyrgyzstan over time
Foreigners living in Kyrgyzstan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 608720 |
| 1995 | 507031 |
| 2000 | 381141 |
| 2005 | 302505 |
| 2010 | 227067 |
| 2015 | 199981 |
| 2020 | 194729 |
| 2024 | 190624 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Kyrgyzstan, by year
| Year | Russians | Ukrainians | Kazakhs | Belarusians | Uzbeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 349174 | 85115 | 38405 | 30187 | 18416 |
| 1995 | 284678 | 69408 | 31791 | 24823 | 16955 |
| 2000 | 212391 | 51798 | 24298 | 18775 | 14993 |
| 2005 | 170969 | 41421 | 19645 | 15151 | 12800 |
| 2010 | 126897 | 30395 | 14692 | 11293 | 10426 |
| 2015 | 111753 | 26771 | 12940 | 9947 | 9183 |
| 2020 | 108854 | 26066 | 12599 | 9684 | 8940 |
| 2024 | 106559 | 25517 | 12333 | 9480 | 8752 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Kyrgyzstan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Kyrgyzstan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Kyrgyzstan?
Around 190.6K immigrants live in Kyrgyzstan — the world's #113 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Kyrgyzstan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Kyrgyzstan — that's 190.6K out of a total population of 7.2M.
Where do most immigrants in Kyrgyzstan come from?
Most immigrants in Kyrgyzstan come from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan — these three countries account for about 76% of all immigrants.
How many Russians live in Kyrgyzstan?
Around 106.6K Russians live in Kyrgyzstan — about 56% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Kyrgyzstan growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Kyrgyzstan has changed from 200K to 190.6K, about 5%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Kyrgyzstan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Kyrgyzstan. Their children born in Kyrgyzstan are not included.
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