Migrant populations in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Migrant populations was 98,110 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
98,110
World rank
138th
of 228 countries
All-time high
339,432
in 2015
All-time low
57,686
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Afghanistan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Afghanistan is 98,110, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Afghanistan peaked at 339,432 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 57,686, in 1990.
That places Afghanistan 138th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57,686 | — |
| 1995 | 71,522 | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 75,917 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 87,314 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 102,276 | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 339,432 | +231.9% |
| 2020 | 144,098 | -57.5% |
| 2024 | 98,110 | -31.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 98,110 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 25% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 98,110 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64,604 | 57,686 | 71,522 | 2 |
| 2000s | 81,616 | 75,917 | 87,314 | 2 |
| 2010s | 220,854 | 102,276 | 339,432 | 2 |
| 2020s | 121,104 | 98,110 | 144,098 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 113,478 compare
- 136 Morocco 111,069 compare
- 137 Iceland 98,818 compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 compare
- 140 Guatemala 92,732 compare
- 141 Montenegro 92,237 compare
More population data for Afghanistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2115 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,075 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2522 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.424 (2100)
- Population density 199.65 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.03 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Afghanistan?
- Migrant populations in Afghanistan was 98,110 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 339,432 in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,686 in 1990.
- How does Afghanistan rank for migrant populations?
- Afghanistan ranks 138th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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