Afghanistan Population in 2021

Historical population record for asia/afghanistan">Afghanistan, with year-over-year context and source information.

Population in 2021

40,000,412 people

Compared with 2020, the population changed by 931,433 people (+2.38%).

Population around 2021

YearPopulation
201937,856,121
202039,068,979
202140,000,412
202240,578,842
202341,454,761

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What was the population of Afghanistan in 2021?

The recorded population was 40,000,412.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 931,433 people (+2.38%) from 2020.

What is the source for this population record?

The record is attributed to World Bank Open Data.

Can I compare this year with other years?

Yes. Use the population history and change calculator links on this page.

Sources

World Bank Open Data · Quality score 100/100

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