What is the Population of Afghanistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Afghanistan has a population of approximately 43,844,000 people, making it the 36th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.55% of the world's population. With a land area of 652,230 km², the population density is roughly 67 people per km².
| Population | 43,844,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 36th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.55% |
| Area | 652,230 km² |
| Population density | 67 / km² |
| Demonym | Afghan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 36th |
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 33rd |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 35th |
| Canada | 41,651,653 | 37th |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 38th |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 39th |
Afghanistan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 1,648,195 |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 796,095 |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 488,100 |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 447,400 |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 143,100 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
Afghanistan in context
- Afghanistan covers 652,230 km², making it the 40th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
- Afghanistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 43,844,000 people, Afghanistan holds about 2.2% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Afghanistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Afghanistan — FAQ
What is the population of Afghanistan?
The population of Afghanistan is approximately 43,844,000 (43.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Afghanistan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Afghanistan at approximately 43,844,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Afghanistan is the 36th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Afghanistan?
Approximately 43,844,000 people live in Afghanistan, making it the 36th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Afghanistan rank by population?
Afghanistan is the 36th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.55%.
What is the population density of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 67 people per km², based on a land area of 652,230 km².
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