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Kyrgyzstan Population Pyramid 1978

Kyrgyzstan
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1978
Population: 3,584,522

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

Kyrgyzstan in 1978

The population of Kyrgyzstan in 1978 was 3,584,523. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 25.2%, up from 2,862,893 in 1968.

Half of the population was younger than 20.1 years; 38.8% were children under 15 and 4.8% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #108 of 201 by population Ranks #84 of 201 by median age Ranks #100 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 Kyrgyzstan
Population
3,584,523
Median age
20.1
0-14 %
38.8%
65+ %
4.8%
Child dependency
68.6
Old-age dependency
8.5
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
9,642,953
Population 2100
11,729,827
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.7

The fertility rate of Kyrgyzstan was 2.70 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

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

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 72.2

Life expectancy at birth was 72.2 years in 2023: 76.5 for women and 68.2 for men.

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

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Kyrgyzstan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

190,624 immigrants live in Kyrgyzstan, 2.7% of the population.

Russian Federation106,559
Ukraine25,517
Kazakhstan12,333
Belarus9,480
Uzbekistan8,752
Where emigrants live (2024)

540,570 people born in Kyrgyzstan live in other countries.

Russian Federation333,664
Kazakhstan100,242
Turkey44,361
Ukraine27,538
Tajikistan11,382
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Kyrgyzstan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Kyrgyzstan 3,584,523 20.1
Tajikistan 3,768,508 18.0
Turkmenistan 2,691,088 18.3
Kazakhstan 14,711,497 23.2
Uzbekistan 14,816,349 18.6
Frequently asked questions about Kyrgyzstan's population
How many people lived in Kyrgyzstan in 1978?
Kyrgyzstan had a population of 3,584,523 in 1978.
Is the population of Kyrgyzstan increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 25.2% from 1968, with a projected population of 9,642,953 in 2050.
What is the median age in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan's median age is 20.1 years.
How many children and older people live in Kyrgyzstan?
In Kyrgyzstan, 38.8% of people are under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older.
What shape is Kyrgyzstan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Kyrgyzstan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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