Herat's 2025 population is now estimated at 752,910. In 1950, the population of Herat was 82,468. Herat has grown by 28,738 in the last year, which represents a 3.97% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Herat, which typically includes Herat's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 4,877,020 | 3.14% |
| Mazar-e Sharif | 681,531 | 4.29% |
| Kandahar | 577,128 | 3.18% |