Afghanistan Population Clock

Afghanistan population

46,109,322

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.81%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Afghanistan

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Afghanistan is 46,109,322, growing at an annual rate of 2.81%. That works out to a net change of approximately 3,278 people per day or 136 per hour.

The population change in Afghanistan is driven by three components: approximately 1,507,838 births per year and 245,867 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.81% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 4.66 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Afghanistan is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Afghanistan?

The current population of Afghanistan is approximately 46,109,322, growing at 2.81% per year.

How fast is the population of Afghanistan changing?

By approximately 3,278 people per day, or 136 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Afghanistan?

Yes. With approximately 1,507,838 births and 245,867 deaths per year, Afghanistan has a natural population increase of about 1,261,971 people annually.

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