Karaganda's 2025 population is now estimated at 514,741. In 1950, the population of Karaganda was 266,541. Karaganda has grown by 3,715 in the last year, which represents a 0.73% 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 Karaganda, which typically includes Karaganda's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Almaty | 2,042,040 | 1.33% |
| Astana | 1,352,560 | 2.15% |
| Taraz | 376,999 | 0.83% |
| Pavlodar | 338,831 | 0.63% |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | 333,296 | 0.69% |