Tajikistan
- Capital:
- Dushanbe
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Central Asia, South Central Asia
- Abbreviation:
- TJK
10,978,599
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
10,978,599
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Tajikistan's population is projected to be 20,167,305 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,978,599 | 1.95% | 88 |
| 2025 | 10,786,734 | 2.04% | 89 |
| 2020 | 9,749,310 | 2.3% | 95 |
| 2019 | 9,529,966 | 2.39% | 95 |
| 2018 | 9,307,333 | 2.44% | 97 |
| 2017 | 9,085,946 | 2.48% | 97 |
| 2015 | 8,643,840 | 2.47% | 98 |
| 2010 | 7,652,141 | 2.02% | 96 |
| 2005 | 6,924,720 | 1.96% | 98 |
| 2000 | 6,284,735 | 1.11% | 98 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,978,599 | 1.95% | 88 |
| 2032 | 12,110,151 | 1.63% | 86 |
| 2037 | 13,104,343 | 1.59% | 84 |
| 2042 | 14,115,137 | 1.5% | 82 |
| 2047 | 15,059,869 | 1.3% | 82 |
| 2052 | 15,898,648 | 1.09% | 82 |
| 2057 | 16,668,770 | 0.95% | 82 |
| 2062 | 17,405,085 | 0.87% | 81 |
| 2067 | 18,080,273 | 0.76% | 81 |
| 2072 | 18,660,810 | 0.63% | 79 |
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Dushanbe has a metropolitan area population of 1,274,774, comprising 11.61%% of Tajikistan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dushanbe | 1,274,774 | 11.61% |
| 2 | Khujand | 207,486 | 1.89% |
| 3 | Bokhtar | 133,952 | 1.22% |
| 4 | Kūlob | 113,830 | 1.04% |
| 5 | Istaravshan | 68,361 | 0.62% |
| 6 | Tursunzoda | 64,548 | 0.59% |
| 7 | Vah̦dat | 60,406 | 0.55% |
| 8 | Isfara | 58,084 | 0.53% |
| 9 | Konibodom | 55,546 | 0.51% |
| 10 | Panjakent | 46,504 | 0.42% |
As of 2026, Tajikistan has a total population of 10,978,599, ranking as the 88th most populous nation in the world.
Tajikistan has a net population change of approximately 522 people per day, driven by 716 births, 139 deaths, and net emigration of 55 people.
Tajikistan represents 0.14% of the total global population and 0.22% of Asia's population.
Tajikistan has a population density of 78.4 people per km² (approximately 203.2 per mi²), making it the 135th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 28.18% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Tajikistan is Tajik (84.3%) , followed by Uzbek (13.8%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Tajikistan, comprising 98% of the population.