Kyrgyzstan Population Pyramid (2026)
Kyrgyzstan has a population of 7,400,465 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 105th-largest population in the world and 0.09% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 31.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.3%, with 97.7 males for every 100 females.
Kyrgyzstan Demographics
Kyrgyzstan has 7.4 million people in 2026, up 144.6% from 3.0 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 103,599 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 31.4% — the 62nd-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 25.5 — the 70th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 25.8% (1,912,723)
All generations in Kyrgyzstan →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Kyrgyzstan's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Kyrgyzstan has 97.7 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 86,863 (1.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:3,656,801
- Percentage:49.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:3,743,664
- Percentage:50.6%
- Ratio Format:1:1.024
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Kyrgyzstan indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 148,668 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153,197 | 22.5 | 2.89 | estimate |
| 2022 | 150,267 | 21.6 | 2.81 | estimate |
| 2023 | 150,759 | 21.3 | 2.80 | estimate |
| 2024 | 150,335 | 20.9 | 2.78 | projection |
| 2025 | 149,483 | 20.5 | 2.75 | projection |
| 2026 | 148,668 | 20.1 | 2.72 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (148,668 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Kyrgyzstan's median age is 25.5 years
Half the population is younger than 25.5 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 742,577 | 10.0% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 811,944 | 11.0% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 772,027 | 10.4% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 674,230 | 9.1% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 543,729 | 7.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 527,818 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 560,091 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 546,781 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 454,931 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 385,644 | 5.2% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 335,741 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 305,673 | 4.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 276,227 | 3.7% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 218,914 | 3.0% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 133,307 | 1.8% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 69,009 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 21,488 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 16,174 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 3,838 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 314 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 6 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.72 children per woman and 20.1 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (6.1). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Kyrgyzstan Total Fertility Rate: 2.72 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.89 | 22.5 | |
| 2022 | 2.81 | 21.6 | ↓0.08 |
| 2023 | 2.80 | 21.3 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 2.78 | 20.9 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 2.75 | 20.5 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.72 | 20.1 | ↓0.03 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.62
Kyrgyzstan's total fertility rate is 2.72 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Kyrgyzstan ranks 60 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −41.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Kyrgyzstan's population has increased by 322.6%.
The median age has increased from 23.6 in 1950 to 25.5 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Kyrgyzstan's Demographics
Kyrgyzstan has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 31.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.3%.
The largest five-year age band is 5–9, at 11.0% of the population, compared with 10.0% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Kyrgyzstan's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Kyrgyzstan's working-age share peaked in 2010 at 65.3% and is 62.3% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Kyrgyzstan is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.72 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Kyrgyzstan's median age changed by +1.4 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 7,400,465 |
| Male Population | 3,656,801(49.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,743,664(50.6%) |
| Median Age | 25.5 years |
| Sex Ratio | 97.7 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 2,326,548(31.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 4,610,867(62.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 463,050(6.3%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 60.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 50.5 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 10.0 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Kyrgyzstan
How long the average person in Kyrgyzstan is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Kyrgyzstan is projected to grow to 9.6 million people by 2050 (+30.3% from 2026).
The median age rises from 25.5 in 2026 to 30.5 by 2050.
Kyrgyzstan's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 23.3%, growing from 3.0 million in 1970 to 3.7 million by 1980
The youth population share contracted by 2.1 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 3.0M to 3.7M
- • Growth rate of 23.3% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 19.0 to 19.4 years (+0.4y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.4 points; under-15 share by −2.1 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Kyrgyzstan
How does Kyrgyzstan rank globally by population?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 105th in the world by population with 7.40 million people as of 2026, representing 0.09% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Kyrgyzstan's age structure reveal about its development?
Kyrgyzstan's age structure — 31.4% under 15, 62.3% working-age (15–64) and 6.3% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 25.5 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan has 60.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Kyrgyzstan experiencing a demographic dividend?
Kyrgyzstan has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Kyrgyzstan's working-age share peaked in 2010 at 65.3% and is 62.3% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Kyrgyzstan's population?
Kyrgyzstan has more females than males, with 97.7 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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