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Kazakhstan Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 14,978,696

Year

-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Kazakhstan in 1979

In 1979, Kazakhstan had a total population of 14,978,696 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 23.2%, up from 12,156,212 in 1969.

With a median age of 23.0 years, Kazakhstan had a youth dependency ratio of 54.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 10.7 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #44 of 201 by population Ranks #58 of 201 by median age Ranks #110 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Kazakhstan
Population
14,978,696
Median age
23.0
0-14 %
32.9%
65+ %
6.5%
Child dependency
54.2
Old-age dependency
10.7
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
26,544,265
Population 2100
33,672,181
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.01

In 2023 women in Kazakhstan had on average 3.01 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 74.4

Life expectancy at birth was 74.4 years in 2023: 78.4 for women and 70.1 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Kazakhstan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,985,693 immigrants live in Kazakhstan, 9.6% of the population.

Uzbekistan744,161
Russian Federation552,258
China196,398
Turkmenistan117,117
Kyrgyzstan100,242
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,796,562 people born in Kazakhstan live in other countries.

Russian Federation1,321,004
Germany896,268
Ukraine228,982
Turkey84,823
Belarus68,126
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Kazakhstan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Kazakhstan 14,978,696 23.0
Uzbekistan 15,215,587 18.8
Tajikistan 3,882,691 18.1
Kyrgyzstan 3,656,189 20.2
Turkmenistan 2,760,359 18.5
Frequently asked questions about Kazakhstan's population
How many people lived in Kazakhstan in 1979?
In 1979, Kazakhstan's population was 14,978,696.
Is Kazakhstan's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 23.2% from 1969, with a projected population of 26,544,265 in 2050.
How old is the population of Kazakhstan?
The median age in Kazakhstan is 23.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Kazakhstan's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Kazakhstan, 32.9% of people are under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older.
What shape is Kazakhstan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Kazakhstan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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