Astana Population 2026 capital
Astana has a population of 1,544,142, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, located in Astana. Roughly 7.3% of Kazakhstan's population lives here. It is about 1.3× smaller than Almaty, the country's biggest city. Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.
Population (city proper)
1,544,142
Rank in Kazakhstan
#2
Coordinates
51.18°N, 71.45°E
~358 m elevation · Asia/Almaty
Cities near Astana
- Stepnogorsk46,736 people · ~134 km away
- Temirtau170,600 people · ~165 km away
- Makinsk17,711 people · ~176 km away
- Saran42,552 people · ~182 km away
- Shakhtinsk41,602 people · ~183 km away
- Karagandy497,777 people · ~193 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Astana?
Astana has a population of 1,544,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Kazakhstan.
What region is Astana in?
Astana is located in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Is Astana the capital of Kazakhstan?
Yes, Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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