Bishkek Population 2026 capital
Bishkek has a population of 900,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Bishkek. Roughly 12% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Population (city proper)
900,000
Rank in Kyrgyzstan
#1
Coordinates
42.87°N, 74.59°E
~767 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek
Cities near Bishkek
- Lebedinovka21,118 people · ~7 km away
- Kant22,617 people · ~21 km away
- Belovodskoye23,046 people · ~40 km away
- Ivanovka17,513 people · ~40 km away
- Tokmok71,443 people · ~58 km away
- Kara-Balta48,278 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bishkek?
Bishkek has a population of 900,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.
What region is Bishkek in?
Bishkek is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Is Bishkek the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Yes, Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
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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