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Tajikistan· by the numbers

10,910,770
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing10,786,734 (World Bank, 2025) + +195,807/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 762 on Earth

Tajikistan's population is 10,786,734 (2025) — the 90th-largest in the world and the 28th-largest in Asia, growing by about 195,807 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Tajikistan Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#90 of 217
10,786,734
Area
143,100 km²
77.7 km² land area
GDP#135 of 186
$17.7B
GDP / capita
$1,637
2025
#135 economy overall
Price level#189 of 200
25 / US 100
Share of humanity
0.13%
1 in 762 people on Earth lives in Tajikistan

Tajikistan's Population Growth

Yes — Tajikistan's population rose by 195,807 people (+1.85%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.0 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Tajikistan Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
77.7 people / km²
138,790 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
21.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
71.9 years
M 69.7 · F 74.1
Average height2019
168.4 cm (male)
female 158.1 cm
Homicide rate2020
0.9 per 100,000
#40 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
33.4 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
26.2 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.0 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−21,606 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
4.1 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male5,304,082Female5,482,660
0-4 · Male: 678,9050-4 · Female: 642,9830-45-9 · Male: 670,4475-9 · Female: 645,5825-910-14 · Male: 610,82510-14 · Female: 620,14710-1415-19 · Male: 490,09515-19 · Female: 495,34015-1920-24 · Male: 408,88020-24 · Female: 444,98720-2425-29 · Male: 432,47225-29 · Female: 454,73225-2930-34 · Male: 405,52030-34 · Female: 420,99030-3435-39 · Male: 381,58335-39 · Female: 395,81235-3940-44 · Male: 293,66140-44 · Female: 307,21540-4445-49 · Male: 228,63845-49 · Female: 243,75045-4950-54 · Male: 193,74250-54 · Female: 211,66750-5455-59 · Male: 169,90655-59 · Female: 189,37755-5960-64 · Male: 145,39060-64 · Female: 165,30860-6465-69 · Male: 100,28265-69 · Female: 117,06565-6970-74 · Male: 54,09470-74 · Female: 67,31970-7475-79 · Male: 23,01775-79 · Female: 33,05475-7980+ · Male: 16,62580+ · Female: 27,33280+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Dushanbe
679,400
2
Isfara
274,000
3
Istaravshan
273,500
4
Kŭlob
214,700
5
Konibodom
211,100
6
Khujand
191,000
7
Bokhtar
110,800
8
Qayroqqum
49,200
9
Vahdat
45,693
10
Tursunzoda
37,000
11
Buston
36,900
12
Panjakent
35,085

Where is Tajikistan Located?

Capital
Dushanbe
Currency
Somoni (TJS)
Language(s)
Tajik, Russian
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
138,790 km²
Area (GeoNames)
143,100 km²
Borders
4 countries

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan's population is 10,786,734 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #90 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Tajikistan?

10,786,734 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Tajikistan's population density?

77.7 people per km², based on a land area of 138,790 km².

What is Tajikistan ranked in population worldwide?

#90 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Tajikistan?

71.9 years on average (2024) — 69.7 for men, 74.1 for women.

What is Tajikistan's GDP?

$17.7B, ranking #135 of 186 economies we track — $1,637 per capita.

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