Demographics of Kazakhstan Population of Kazakhstan 1939-2009 Population of Kazakhstan 1939-2009

| Year_January | Population_000 | Rural_ | Urban_ | Source_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6081 | 72 | 28 | census |
| 1959 | 9295 | 56 | 44 | census |
| 1970 | 13001 | 50 | 50 | census |
| 1979 | 14685 | 46 | 54 | census |
| 1989 | 16537 | 43 | 57 | census |
| 1999 | 14953 | 43 | 57 | census |
| 2002 | 14851 | 43 | 57 | estimate |
| 2005 | 15075 | 43 | 57 | estimate |
| 2008 | 15572 | 47 | 53 | estimate |