As of September 1, 2025, the population of Astana is 1,601,490 people.
During the first eight months of 2025, the natural population increase was 13,597 people.
At the same time, migration makes a significant contribution: the migration balance for the same period is +59,190 people.
In January–June 2025, Astana’s gross regional (city) product at current prices amounted to 6,793,574 million tenge, with real GRP growth of +11.1% compared to the same period in 2024.
Economic structure: ~16.1% – goods production, ~77% – services.
Industrial production from January to September 2025 increased by 7.7% compared to the same period last year.
The construction sector shows significant growth: the volume of construction works (services) during the same period increased by 41.8% compared to the previous year.
Инвестиции в основной капитал в январе — сентябре 2025 составили 1 661 млрд тенге — это на 36,7% больше, чем за аналогичный период 2024 года. EN
В Астане функционирует большое число юридических лиц: по состоянию на 1 октября 2025 — зарегистрировано 108 260 единиц, из которых большинство — малые и средние предприятия. EN
Astana is a city with modern large-scale development and infrastructure that meets its capital status: residential complexes, commercial buildings, and administrative institutions. The city is actively developing: housing construction is growing, and residential and commercial real estate is expanding—creating demand for services, real estate, business services, and urban comfort.
Astana is becoming a center of business, cultural, and educational activity—attracting Kazakhstanis from other regions as well as migrants, students, and professionals.
Thanks to dynamic economic growth, the development of urban infrastructure, and convenient logistics, Astana remains attractive for investors and businesses, establishing its status as a key hub for companies targeting the capital market. The growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the high concentration of legal entities, reflects a well-established business environment that fosters new projects, startup development, and the strengthening of partnerships.
For organizations operating in the field of urban development and business activity, Astana is a strategically important platform: the population is steadily increasing, and the economy demonstrates high growth dynamics, creating ample opportunities for implementing investment initiatives and enhancing the overall attractiveness of the urban environment.
Demographic growth and migration maintain a stable trend, indicating a further increase in population, an expansion of the labor market, and higher demand for services, housing, and infrastructure.
Economic growth, investment, and construction development create conditions for large-scale projects, urban development, business initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.
Comprehensive urban development — including architecture, modern residential and commercial areas, comfort, and business activity — makes Astana attractive both for living and for investment and business operations.
Due to its location in the center of the Eurasian continent, Astana serves as a significant hub for transport and communication flows. The city acts as a key logistics corridor, connecting the markets of Europe and Asia.
Population (as of July 1, 2025)
GRP Index (January–December 2024 compared to the previous year)
Foreign direct investment (gross inflow, Q1 2025)
Trade turnover (January–April 2025)
