Health in Astana, Kazakhstan: official figures
Astana had 10,540 doctors of all specialities at the end of 2024, 68.9 per 10,000 residents (Kazakhstan: 41.1); the highest of 20 regions and cities of republican significance.
How many nurses are there in Astana?
There were 13,688 nurses and other paramedical staff in Astana at the end of 2024, 89.5 per 10,000 residents (Kazakhstan: 94.5).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Astana?
Astana had 8,064 hospital beds at the end of 2024, 52.8 per 10,000 residents (Kazakhstan: 52.9); 8th lowest of 20 regions and cities of republican significance.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Astana?
The number of hospitals in Astana was 39 at the end of 2024, compared with 37 at the end of 2020 (Kazakhstan: 830 in 2024).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Astana?
Infant mortality in Astana was 4.35 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 and child mortality under five 6.52; nationally the figures were 6.80 and 9.30.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy in Astana?
Life expectancy at birth in Astana was 78.8 years in 2025 (76.4 for men and 81.6 for women), against 76.0 years for Kazakhstan; in 2021 it was 73.1.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the birth rate in Astana?
The total fertility rate in Astana was 2.06 children per woman in 2025 (Kazakhstan: 2.57), down from 2.97 in 2021.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow Astana compares with other cities in Kazakhstan
Doctors per 10,000 residents (the three cities of republican significance) (2024)
Astana ranks 1 of 3, highest first.
| Rank | City | Doctors per 10,000 residents (the three cities of republican significance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astana | 68.9 |
| 2 | Almaty | 64.1 |
| 3 | Shimkent | 44.7 |
Hospital beds per 10,000 residents (the three cities of republican significance) (2024)
Astana ranks 2 of 3, highest first.
| Rank | City | Hospital beds per 10,000 residents (the three cities of republican significance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almaty | 58.8 |
| 2 | Astana | 52.8 |
| 3 | Shimkent | 39.6 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (the three cities of republican significance) (2024)
Astana ranks 3 of 3, highest first.
| Rank | City | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (the three cities of republican significance) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almaty | 5.41 |
| 2 | Shimkent | 5.39 |
| 3 | Astana | 4.35 |
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Sources
- Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan: Demographic Yearbook of Kazakhstan 2021-2025 (English edition), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c2ca14ffe74f…)
- Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan: The regions of Kazakhstan in 2024: Statistical Yearbook (English edition, 414 pages), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3456cb173460…)
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