Bishkek: population and official figures
What is the population of Bishkek?
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, had 1,308,331 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 July 2024, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Bishkek rank among cities in Kyrgyzstan?
Of the 3 cities the UN table lists for Kyrgyzstan (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Bishkek?
Women and girls made up 54.6% of residents (714,008 female, 594,323 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Bishkek?
In Kyrgyzstan, cities and towns are run by cities: City and village keneshes directly elected for four years; mayors of Bishkek, Osh and regional cities appointed by the President; heads of rural administrations (ayil okmotu) and small-town mayors appointed by district akims. Local budgets, utilities, local roads, land use and social support.
How local power works in Kyrgyzstan
Cities of a similar size in Kyrgyzstan
- Osh 468,353
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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