The total population in Afghanistan was estimated at 35.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Afghanistan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Afghanistan was reported at 42.89 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, total in Afghanistan was reported at 41454761 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Kabul, Afghanistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Afghanistan including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Population, male (% of total population) in Afghanistan was reported at 50.49 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Herat, Afghanistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in Afghanistan was reported at 49.51 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 621 000 Linkedin users in Afghanistan in June 2025, which accounted for 1.4% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (330 000).

Population in largest city in Afghanistan was reported at 4728384 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 5 016 700 Facebook users in Afghanistan in June 2025, which accounted for 11.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 83%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (2 274 800). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 1 600 000.

Population ages 15-64, male in Afghanistan was reported at 11747409 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population ages 15-64, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in Afghanistan was reported at 54.2 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population ages 15-64, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

There were 1 240 400 Instagram users in Afghanistan in May 2025, which accounted for 2.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 78.9%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (601 400). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 377 600.

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in Afghanistan was reported at 8.3452 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Afghanistan was reported at 40.66 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Afghanistan was reported at 4.0617 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Afghanistan - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 37.496 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.673 % for 2023. Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 46.682 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2024, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.305 % in 2017 and a record low of 37.496 % in 2024. Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Afghanistan – Table AF.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 69.873 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.233 % for 2023. Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 79.154 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2024, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.084 % in 1992 and a record low of 66.750 % in 2020. Afghanistan Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Afghanistan – Table AF.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.