International migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: International migrant stock, total was 2.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 2.09 million for international migrant stock, total in 2024.
The figure is up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan peaked at 3.29 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.73 million, in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 37th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.29 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.26 million | -31.3% |
| 2000 | 1.73 million | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 1.85 million | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 1.86 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.92 million | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.99 million | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 2.09 million | +5.0% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 11.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 2.09 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.77 million | 2.26 million | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 1.73 million | 1.85 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.89 million | 1.86 million | 1.92 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.04 million | 1.99 million | 2.09 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More financial sector data for Kazakhstan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.51 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan?
- International migrant stock, total in Kazakhstan was 2.09 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.29 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 million in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Kazakhstan ranks 37th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.