Dushanbe's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,068,240. In 1950, the population of Dushanbe was 144,841. Dushanbe has grown by 28,340 in the last year, which represents a 2.73% 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 Dushanbe, which typically includes Dushanbe's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.