2024 was a continuation of the global trends of population aging and declining birth rates, which have a significant impact on the pension systems of different countries, including Kazakhstan. The world is experiencing a turning point in its demographic transition. As noted at the World Economic Forum: "For the first time in human history, there are more people aged 65 and over than children aged five and under."
The population of Kazakhstan as of January 1, 2025 amounted to more than 20.3 million people, of which 8.7 million people (42.8%) were under 25, 9.7 million people (48.0%) were from 25 to 65, and 1.9 million people (9.2%) were over 65.[1].
According to forecasts, the population of Kazakhstan will reach 26.3 million people by the end of 2050.
[1]according to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan