Kazakhstan: health and care

What is life expectancy in Kazakhstan?

Life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan was 75.97 years in 2025, up from 75.44 years in 2024 and 70.38 years in 2021, according to the Bureau of National Statistics' demography dynamic tables (life expectancy at birth by years).

Life expectancy is calculated from death rates at each age in the year, so the 2021 fall reflects COVID-19 deaths that year. The Bureau publishes the series from 1999 by region. The source is the Ministry of Health's register of the population.

Official sources: demography dynamic tables

What is the infant mortality rate in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's infant mortality rate was 5.85 deaths per 1,000 births in 2025, down from 6.80 in 2024 and 8.32 in 2021, according to the Bureau of National Statistics' demography dynamic tables (infant mortality rate by years).

The rate counts deaths of children under one year old per 1,000 births and is based on the date death certificates are registered. The Bureau also publishes monthly and regional rates. National figures from civil registration can differ from international estimates published by the UN, which use modelling.

Official sources: demography dynamic tables

How many people are born and die in Kazakhstan?

201,462 babies were born alive in Kazakhstan in January to August 2026 and 88,046 people died, according to the Bureau of National Statistics' demographic statistics page. In the same months of 2025 there were 219,941 births and 86,982 deaths, so births fell and natural growth dropped from 132,959 to 113,416.

The January to June 2026 release reports the highest birth rates in Turkistan region (19.58 per 1,000 people) and Shymkent, and the highest death rates in Soltustik Kazakhstan (11.59 per 1,000), linked to its older population. Figures are based on civil registration and published quarterly.

Official sources: demographic statistics page · January to June 2026 release

How many doctors and hospitals does Kazakhstan have?

Kazakhstan had 83,994 doctors of all specialties and 832 hospital organisations in 2025, according to the Bureau of National Statistics' health and welfare statistics page.

The doctor count includes physicians in public and private organisations. Hospital organisations are counted as institutions, not beds or buildings, so one organisation can run several sites. With a population of about 20.6 million, the figure is roughly 4 doctors per 1,000 people. The Bureau also publishes the volume of paid health and social services each quarter.

Official sources: health and welfare statistics page

How long do people live in Kazakhstan?

74.5 years: that is life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan for 2024, according to the UN Population Division. No year since 2005 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 79.5 years; Kazakhstan is 45th highest of 52. World rank, highest first: 92nd of 193.

What is the infant mortality rate in Kazakhstan?

According to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, the infant mortality rate in Kazakhstan was 7.4 per 1,000 in 2024. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 12th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 3.4 per 1,000. Of 192 countries with 2024 data, 131st highest.

How many women die in childbirth in Kazakhstan?

10.0 per 100,000: that is the maternal mortality ratio in Kazakhstan for 2023, according to the WHO. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 6.0 per 100,000, and Kazakhstan placed 18th highest of 51. Worldwide: 147th of 192.

How much does Kazakhstan spend on health?

In 2023, current health spending in Kazakhstan was 3.8% of GDP, according to the WHO. The peak was 4.0% of GDP in 2021 and the low 2.6% of GDP in 2011. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 7.5% of GDP, and Kazakhstan placed 50th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 158th of 191.

How much do people in Kazakhstan pay for health care themselves?

The WHO puts out-of-pocket health spending in Kazakhstan at 27.6% in 2023. Its high point since 2005 was 2016, at 35.7%; its low point was 2009, at 22.3%. Europe & Central Asia median: 22.0%; Kazakhstan is 19th highest of 51. Of 191 countries with 2023 data, 95th highest.

What is the doctor to patient ratio in Kazakhstan?

3.8 per 1,000: that is the number of doctors per 1,000 people in Kazakhstan for 2023, according to the WHO. Its high point since 2005 was 2014, at 3.9 per 1,000; its low point was 2005, at 3.5 per 1,000. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 4.0 per 1,000, and Kazakhstan placed 11th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 13th of 58.

How many hospital beds does Kazakhstan have?

6.5 per 1,000: that is hospital beds per 1,000 people in Kazakhstan for 2020, according to the WHO. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 7.4 per 1,000; its low point was 2019, at 5.0 per 1,000. Europe & Central Asia median: 4.5 per 1,000; Kazakhstan is 9th highest of 47. Of 131 countries with 2020 data, 12th highest.

How many children in Kazakhstan are vaccinated against measles?

93.0%: that is measles vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Kazakhstan for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 28th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 94.0%. Of 191 countries with 2024 data, 74th highest.