Bishkek's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,175,290. In 1950, the population of Bishkek was 150,252. Bishkek has grown by 24,070 in the last year, which represents a 2.09% 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 Bishkek, which typically includes Bishkek's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.