Tajikistan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 87th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
11,037,540
The population of Tajikistan is about 11,037,540 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 11.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Tajikistan is ranked 87th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.78% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 15.6 million. That is 5.2 times its 1960 population of 2.1 million. Population density is 79 people per square kilometre. 26% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
11.0 million
Yearly change
+1.78%
World rank
87th
Share of world
0.13%
Density
79/km²
Land area
138,790 km²
Life expectancy
71.9 yrs
Births per woman
3.04
GDP per capita
$1,637
GDP
$17.7B
Population of Tajikistan, 1960–2050
Tajikistan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,112,131 | — | 15 |
| 1970 | 2,936,779 | +3.22% | 21 |
| 1980 | 3,995,256 | +2.90% | 29 |
| 1990 | 5,398,768 | +2.50% | 39 |
| 2000 | 6,284,735 | +1.23% | 45 |
| 2010 | 7,652,141 | +2.16% | 55 |
| 2020 | 9,749,310 | +2.30% | 70 |
| 2024 | 10,590,927 | +1.94% | 76 |
| 2026proj. | 10,978,599 | +1.78% | 79 |
| 2030proj. | 11,733,068 | +1.63% | 85 |
| 2040proj. | 13,713,947 | +1.50% | 99 |
| 2050proj. | 15,574,642 | +1.08% | 112 |
Tajikistan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 16.2 times as many people as Tajikistan. Bangladesh is 17.3 times more densely populated.
Tajikistan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Tajikistan in 2026?
About 10,978,599 (11.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Tajikistan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.78% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Tajikistan?
About 79 people per km², with a land area of 138,790 km².
What will the population of Tajikistan be in 2050?
About 15.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
Dushanbe.
What is the life expectancy in Tajikistan?
71.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.