Who’s Moving to Kazakhstan? Migration Stats for Early 2025
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In the first quarter of 2025, 4,923 people arrived in Kazakhstan, while 1,122 left, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. That leaves a positive migration balance of 3,801 people, Orda.kz reports.
84.1% of those who arrived were citizens of CIS countries, with the majority coming from:
- Uzbekistan – 2,614 people
- Russia – 982 people
In addition, 783 people arrived from non-CIS countries over the three months.
Most came from:
- China – 427
- Mongolia – 129
- Türkiye – 57
The most attractive destinations for newcomers were Almaty and the Almaty and Mangystau regions.
The majority of arrivals were aged between 20 and 44, making up 61.7%.
Original Author: Artyom Volkov
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