Shimkent's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,203,890. In 1950, the population of Shimkent was 112,775. Shimkent has grown by 22,870 in the last year, which represents a 1.94% 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 Shimkent, which typically includes Shimkent'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% |