ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 27. As of November
1, 2025, the population of Astana reached 1.622 million people,
having increased by 93,542 since the beginning of the year, Astana
Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek said during a city administration meeting,
Trend reports via the
Kazakh government.
He highlighted that of the total population increase, 17,265
individuals were attributed to natural growth, while 76,277
resulted from positive migration.
This brings the capital’s population growth rate to 6.12
percent, with net annual migration inflows nearing 100,000
individuals.
Kassymbek emphasized that this sustained population growth is
exerting significant pressure on critical sectors such as
healthcare, education, employment, and social services,
necessitating careful urban planning and a comprehensive approach
to development.
First Vice Minister of Health, Timur Sultangaziyev, also
addressed the meeting, noting that Astana is home to 277 medical
institutions. While the condition of medical facilities shows a
wear and tear rate of 14.7%, the availability of equipment stands
at 82.4%.
Despite these positive indicators, Sultangaziyev pointed out a
persisting shortage of medical personnel. With the capital’s
population expanding, particular attention is needed for maternity
hospitals and perinatal centers, especially given that over the
past decade, the number of births in the city has surged by
45%.
