Shimkent
- Country:
- Kazakhstan
- Continent:
- Asia
Shimkent's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,224,160. In 1950, the population of Shimkent was 112,775. Shimkent has grown by 20,270 in the last year, which represents a 1.68% 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.