Kyrgyzstan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 7.3 million people (UN estimate), the 105th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 105th
Kyrgyzstanキルギスタン
Region
Central Asia, Asia
Population
about 7.3 million (105th)
Area
199.949 km² (186th)
UN member since
March 2, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Kyrgyzstan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 7.3 million, the 105th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/17 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 200 km², the 186th largest of the 193. That is about 1/1,900 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 36,484.
Joining the United Nations
Kyrgyzstan joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
8 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Kyrgyzstan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Kyrgyzstan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Kyrgyzstan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 5 UN member states in Central Asia. The one with the most people is Uzbekistan.