How many inhabitants does Kyrgyzstan have?
Kyrgyzstan has a population of just over 6 million inhabitants. The capital, Bishkek, is home to between 1 and 1.5 million people. The population consists mainly of Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Russians, and around a hundred other ethnic minorities.
Total Population and Distribution
Kyrgyzstan is home to just over 6 million inhabitants. The capital Bishkek alone concentrates between 1 and 1.5 million people, representing approximately a quarter of the country's total population.
Ethnic Composition
The Kyrgyz population presents great ethnic diversity:
- Kyrgyz: majority ethnic group
- Uzbeks: significant minority concentrated in the south
- Russians: present since the Soviet era
- Over a hundred other minorities: Dungans, Tajiks, Ukrainians, Kazakhs, etc.
Demographic Particularity
A large part of the Kyrgyz population works abroad, particularly in Russia and Kazakhstan, and lives there several months a year. This seasonal migration represents a major economic phenomenon for the country.