Buddhism in Kazakhstan

Buddhism in Kazakhstan is a minority religion with historical presence since the 6th century. Ethnic groups such as the Kalmyks, Koreans and Mongols form the Buddhist population in the country.

According to the 2021 census, there are approximately 15,458 Buddhists in Kazakhstan, constituting less than 1% of the total population. This reflects a slight increase from the 2009 census, which reported 14,663 Buddhists.

During the period of the Western Turkic Khaganate (approximately 600–700 CE), which spanned across areas that are now part of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other Central Asian regions, Buddhism was a widely supported and influential religion.

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