🇦🇫Afghanistan — Population & Demographics
Afghanistan has a population of 41,454,761, ranking #36 in the world. The capital is Kabul. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank classification: Low income
World countries by population — Afghanistan is #36
41,454,761
Population
#36
World Rank
66.0
Life Expectancy
$414
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 41,454,761 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.14% |
| Urban Population | 25.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.84 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 49.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 37.3% |
Economy
$414
GDP Per Capita
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan has a population of 41,454,761, ranking #36 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.14%.
Life expectancy in Afghanistan is 66.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 49.9 per 1,000 live births.
Afghanistan's GDP per capita is $414. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.