Afghanistan Statistics

Population

43,844,111 people (2025)

Total GDP

-

GDP Per capita

-

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.496 (181.)

About Afghanistan

Afghanistan is landlocked mountainous country with Hindu Kush range dominating landscape. The nation has rich mineral resources including lithium, copper, and rare earth elements. Afghan culture reflects Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic influences.

The country has strategic location connecting South and Central Asia historically. Afghanistan has continental climate with extreme temperature variations. The nation faces ongoing challenges but maintains cultural resilience.

Kabul is historic capital with ancient trading post heritage. Afghanistan has diverse ethnic groups including Pashtun, Tajik, and Hazara populations. The country has Islamic Republic governance with traditional elements.

Traditional Afghan culture includes poetry, music, and hospitality customs. The nation has Sunni Muslim majority with Persian and Pashto languages. Afghan cuisine features rice dishes, kebabs, and aromatic spices.

The population is 41 million with Pashto and Dari as official languages. Afghanistan offers ancient heritage, mountain beauty, and cultural diversity despite modern challenges.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$20.1B
$18.7B
$17.2B
$15.8B
$14.3B
$18.9B
$20.1B
$14.3B
$14.5B
$17.2B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
21.8%
0-14
20.8%
10.8%
15-24
10.3%
12.3%
25-44
12.1%
4.6%
45-64
4.9%
1.0%
65+
1.4%
Male
Female
%50.5 (22.142.579)
%49.5 (21.701.532)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 130.216.739 +0.46% 200.6
2090 123.304.496 +0.67% 189.9
2080 114.673.795 +0.96% 176.6
2070 103.416.642 +1.26% 159.3
2060 90.362.736 +1.44% 139.2
2050 76.885.135 +1.81% 118.4
2040 63.347.870 +2.27% 97.6
2030 50.039.402 +2.7% 77.1
2025 NOW 43.844.111 +2.81% 67.5
2020 39.068.979 +3.2% 60.2
2015 33.831.764 +3.17% 52.1
2010 28.284.089 +2.98% 43.6
2005 24.404.567 +3.58% 37.6
2000 20.130.327 +1.22% 31
1995 17.065.836 +5.02% 26.3
1990 12.045.660 +1.44% 18.6
1985 11.426.852 +2.11% 17.6
1980 13.169.311 -3.56% 20.3
1975 12.773.954 +2.44% 19.7
1970 11.290.128 +2.48% 17.4
1965 10.036.008 +2.26% 15.5
1960 9.035.043 +1.87% 13.9
1955 8.326.978 +1.45% 12.8
1950 7.776.176 - 12

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Largest Cities

All Cities
No cities with population data found.

Geographic Regions

Badakhshan
966.377
Badghis
495.958
Baghlan
957.973
Balkh
1.382.155
Bamyan
478.037
Daykundi
516.504
Farah
533.841
Faryab
998.147
Ghazni
1.311.665
Ghor
690.296
Helmand
963.280
Herat
1.963.159
Jawzjan
558.235
Kabul
5.204.412
Kandahar
1.333.531
Kapisa
496.784
Khost
602.821
Kunar
480.267
Kunduz
1.071.499
Laghman
476.537
Logar
422.024
Nangarhar
1.637.334
Nimroz
186.963
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147.967
Paktia
567.161
Paktika
458.265
Panjshir
169.945
Parwan
751.060
Samangan
410.793
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601.785
Takhar
983.336
Uruzgan
415.127
Wardak
606.077
Zabul
374.440

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