Almaty's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,895,742. In 1950, the population of Almaty was 354,462. Almaty has grown by 230,427 since 2015, which represents a 2.63% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 2,307,547 | 1.24% | 137,716 |
| 2030 | 2,169,831 | 1.22% | 127,795 |
| 2025 | 2,042,036 | 1.50% | 146,294 |
| 2020 | 1,895,742 | 2.63% | 230,427 |
| 2015 | 1,665,315 | 3.18% | 241,018 |
| 2010 | 1,424,297 | 2.25% | 149,743 |
| 2005 | 1,274,554 | 1.91% | 114,812 |
| 2000 | 1,159,742 | 0.91% | 51,157 |
| 1995 | 1,108,585 | 0.52% | 28,476 |
| 1990 | 1,080,109 | 0.96% | 50,447 |
| 1985 | 1,029,662 | 1.14% | 56,912 |
| 1980 | 972,750 | 2.49% | 112,688 |
| 1975 | 860,062 | 3.05% | 119,958 |
| 1970 | 740,104 | 3.40% | 114,071 |
| 1965 | 626,033 | 3.44% | 97,380 |
| 1960 | 528,653 | 3.97% | 93,505 |
| 1955 | 435,148 | 4.19% | 80,686 |
| 1950 | 354,462 | 0.00% |