What is the population of Tajikistan in 2026?
Tajikistan has a population of 10,786,734 people (2025 estimate), which is 91st in the world and about 0.13% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Tajikistan
Population 2025
10,786,734
0.13% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.83%
+197,613 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
75/km²
138,790 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
22.2 years
Life expectancy 71.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Tajikistan
With a population of 10,786,734, Tajikistan ranks 90th globally and spans 138,790 km² across Asia. The country gained independence in 1991 and operates under a presidential system of government. Its borders touch Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
The median age of 22.2 years reflects a young population with substantial growth potential, supported by a fertility rate of 3 births per woman and annual growth of 1.8%. Life expectancy stands at 71.9 years. Despite these demographic strengths, the economy remains modest, with GDP per capita at $1,637. The Tajikistani somoni serves as the official currency.
Roughly 26% of the population is urban, leaving the majority in rural areas across a landscape of relatively low density at 75 people per km². Tajik and Russian are the principal languages spoken throughout the country. Dushanbe functions as the capital.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- TJ · TJK
- Demonym
- Tadzhik
- Currency
- Tajikistani somoni (TJS ЅМ)
- Government
- Presidential system
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +992
- Internet TLD
- .tj
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Russian
- Tajik
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 36.3%
- Age 15–64
- 59.9%
- Age 65+
- 3.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 4 | 17 |
| 95-99 | 139 | 340 |
| 90-94 | 1,093 | 2,443 |
| 85-89 | 4,970 | 9,309 |
| 80-84 | 10,947 | 16,086 |
| 75-79 | 20,450 | 29,099 |
| 70-74 | 49,869 | 62,700 |
| 65-69 | 92,790 | 107,673 |
| 60-64 | 142,403 | 161,024 |
| 55-59 | 167,191 | 186,404 |
| 50-54 | 191,206 | 208,923 |
| 45-49 | 220,513 | 236,153 |
| 40-44 | 279,137 | 292,001 |
| 35-39 | 368,230 | 382,628 |
| 30-34 | 406,745 | 420,255 |
| 25-29 | 424,911 | 447,726 |
| 20-24 | 423,215 | 454,121 |
| 15-19 | 458,195 | 471,600 |
| 10-14 | 588,932 | 597,913 |
| 5-9 | 669,769 | 653,159 |
| 0-4 | 683,288 | 647,359 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,528,308 |
| 1960 | 2,112,131 |
| 1970 | 2,936,779 |
| 1980 | 3,995,256 |
| 1990 | 5,398,768 |
| 2000 | 6,284,735 |
| 2010 | 7,652,141 |
| 2020 | 9,749,310 |
| 2030 | 11,733,068 |
| 2040 | 13,713,947 |
| 2050 | 15,574,642 |
| 2060 | 17,119,625 |
| 2070 | 18,442,505 |
| 2080 | 19,352,971 |
| 2090 | 19,937,783 |
| 2100 | 20,201,583 |
How Tajikistan Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Tajikistan10.8M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Tajikistan | 10.8M |
Countries Bordering Tajikistan
4 land borders.
- Afghanistan43.8M · +2.77%
- China1.41B · −0.17%
- Kyrgyzstan7.34M · +1.66%
- Uzbekistan37.1M · +1.88%
Tajikistan Population FAQ
Is the population of Tajikistan growing or shrinking?
Tajikistan's population is growing at +1.83% per year, a change of roughly 197,613 people annually.
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
How densely populated is Tajikistan?
Tajikistan has 75/km² across 138,790 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Tajikistan?
Life expectancy at birth in Tajikistan is 71.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Tajikistan?
The median age in Tajikistan is 22.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Tajikistan in?
Tajikistan is in Asia.