What is the Population of Afghanistan?
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 |
Population of Afghanistan — FAQ
What is the population of Afghanistan?
The population of Afghanistan is approximately 43,844,000 (43.8 million).
How does Afghanistan rank by population?
Afghanistan is the 36th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.
What is the population density of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 67 people per km².
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