Kazakhstan

Republic of Kazakhstan

"A Central Asian country, the world's largest landlocked nation, known for its steppes and space program."

Central Asia
UN Member
CIS
SCO

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Astana

51.16°, 71.45°

Official Languages

Kazakh, Russian

Population

20.33M

Total Area

2.72M km²

Population Density

7.46 people per km²

Currency

Kazakhstani tenge

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#63
20,330,104

Total Population+1.5%

2023
#90
74.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#56
58.2%

Urban Population

2023
#56
3.01

Fertility Rate

2023
#34
92.9%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#49
$262.6B

GDP+5.1%

2023
#69
$12.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#150
8.8%

Inflation

2024
#81
4.8%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#25
29.2

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Kazakhstan

What is the capital of Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's capital city is Astana.

What is the population of Kazakhstan?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Kazakhstan is approximately 20.33M people. This makes it the 63rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan spans a total area of approximately 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,089.34 square miles).

Which continent is Kazakhstan in?

Kazakhstan is located in Asia, specifically within the Central Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Kazakhstan?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kazakhstan is approximately $262.64B USD. This ranks Kazakhstan as the 49th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.