Almaty's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,068,030. In 1950, the population of Almaty was 354,462. Almaty has grown by 25,990 in the last year, which represents a 1.27% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Almaty, which typically includes Almaty's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Astana | 1,377,290 | 1.83% |
| Taraz | 380,511 | 0.93% |
| Pavlodar | 341,526 | 0.8% |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | 336,075 | 0.83% |