Population of Kyrgyzstan

As of September 2026, the population of Kyrgyzstan is 7.4 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 104 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.45%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 24.1 years in 2016 to 25.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.1 years and population density is 38.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Kyrgyzstan peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.42% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.4% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 176.85 thousand in 2019 to nearly 103.64 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Kyrgyzstan, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 65.8 years in 2006 to 72.1 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Kyrgyzstan

The cities of Kyrgyzstan are mostly small, but 3 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Bishkek, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 900 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Osh, Osh Region with 322.2 thousand and Manas, Jalal-Abad Region with 123.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Kyrgyzstan: