AFG · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Total Population
43.84 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
66.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,844,111 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.77 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 63.6 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 35.01 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.70 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.76 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 66.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 48.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 37.3 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 25.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Dari
Official
Pashto
Official
Turkmen
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
99.7%