Rank #187 by World Population
🇹🇯Tajikistan
Tajikistan has a population of 10,389,799, ranking #187 in the world. The capital is Dushanbe. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Lower middle income
10,389,799
Population
#187
World Rank
71.8
Life Expectancy
$1,178
GDP Per Capita
Tajikistan, #187 by world population
Tajikistan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Tajikistan had a population of 2,112,131 in 1960 and 10,590,927 in 2024, a 5.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,590,927 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.55%.
10,590,927
Population (2024)
2,112,131
Population (1960)
10,590,927
Peak (2024)
2.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,112,131 |
| 1961 | 2,181,805 |
| 1962 | 2,255,026 |
| 1963 | 2,331,736 |
| 1964 | 2,411,260 |
| 1965 | 2,492,998 |
| 1966 | 2,577,184 |
| 1967 | 2,664,130 |
| 1968 | 2,753,848 |
| 1969 | 2,845,273 |
| 1970 | 2,936,779 |
| 1971 | 3,028,837 |
| 1972 | 3,123,691 |
| 1973 | 3,222,290 |
| 1974 | 3,324,499 |
| 1975 | 3,430,425 |
| 1976 | 3,540,076 |
| 1977 | 3,653,265 |
| 1978 | 3,768,508 |
| 1979 | 3,882,691 |
| 1980 | 3,995,256 |
| 1981 | 4,109,022 |
| 1982 | 4,227,171 |
| 1983 | 4,350,874 |
| 1984 | 4,480,026 |
| 1985 | 4,619,003 |
| 1986 | 4,772,139 |
| 1987 | 4,939,059 |
| 1988 | 5,114,989 |
| 1989 | 5,267,249 |
| 1990 | 5,398,768 |
| 1991 | 5,541,205 |
| 1992 | 5,649,400 |
| 1993 | 5,724,993 |
| 1994 | 5,825,368 |
| 1995 | 5,948,584 |
| 1996 | 6,066,523 |
| 1997 | 6,139,829 |
| 1998 | 6,176,397 |
| 1999 | 6,208,370 |
| 2000 | 6,284,735 |
| 2001 | 6,407,377 |
| 2002 | 6,531,669 |
| 2003 | 6,658,575 |
| 2004 | 6,790,547 |
| 2005 | 6,924,720 |
| 2006 | 7,057,566 |
| 2007 | 7,194,477 |
| 2008 | 7,338,403 |
| 2009 | 7,490,230 |
| 2010 | 7,652,141 |
| 2011 | 7,824,785 |
| 2012 | 8,014,084 |
| 2013 | 8,216,724 |
| 2014 | 8,425,552 |
| 2015 | 8,643,840 |
| 2016 | 8,865,631 |
| 2017 | 9,085,946 |
| 2018 | 9,307,333 |
| 2019 | 9,529,966 |
| 2020 | 9,749,310 |
| 2021 | 9,966,908 |
| 2022 | 10,182,222 |
| 2023 | 10,389,799 |
| 2024 | 10,590,927 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,389,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.02% |
| Urban Population | 26.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.07 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 71.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 24.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,178
GDP Per Capita
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
38.0
Gini Index (inequality)
65.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
7.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.87
Physicians per 1,000
5.4%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
24.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
48.9%
Internet Users
64
Mobile Subs per 100
74.9
People per km2
-19,999
Net Migration
Environment
3.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Tajikistan in global context
Tajikistan is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan has a population of 10,389,799, ranking #187 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.02%.
Life expectancy in Tajikistan is 71.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 24.0 per 1,000 live births.
Tajikistan's GDP per capita is $1,178. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
26.2% of Tajikistan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 74.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Tajikistan is available from 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.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files. The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.