Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.37 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1.37 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 122.7%
World rank
129th
of 236 countries
All-time high
35.8 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-24.08 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan is -1.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 122.7% on the previous year and down 138.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 35.8 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -24.08 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Afghanistan ranks 129th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 8.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1953 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1954 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1955 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +185.6% |
| 1956 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 1957 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1958 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1959 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1960 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1961 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1966 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1970 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1971 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 1972 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1973 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1974 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1976 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1978 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -249.4% |
| 1979 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1980 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -305.2% |
| 1981 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1982 | -16.77 % change on previous year | -553.5% |
| 1983 | 0.8895 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1984 | -24.08 % change on previous year | -2806.9% |
| 1985 | 9 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1986 | 35.8 % change on previous year | +297.7% |
| 1987 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1988 | 12.67 % change on previous year | +657.6% |
| 1989 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1990 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 0.2604 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1992 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -502.4% |
| 1993 | 9.28 % change on previous year | -985.6% |
| 1994 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1995 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1996 | 0.7393 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 1997 | -0.2515 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 1998 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +825.0% |
| 1999 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -177.8% |
| 2000 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2001 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -289.0% |
| 2002 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 0.1129 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 2004 | -0.6191 % change on previous year | -648.2% |
| 2005 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +382.1% |
| 2006 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 2007 | -0.244 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2008 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +723.4% |
| 2009 | -0.4071 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2010 | -0.4774 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2011 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +161.2% |
| 2012 | -0.1852 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2013 | -0.5748 % change on previous year | +210.4% |
| 2014 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +195.9% |
| 2015 | -0.9304 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2016 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2017 | -1.77 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2018 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2019 | -0.9192 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2020 | -3.45 % change on previous year | +275.5% |
| 2021 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2022 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -352.0% |
| 2023 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.83 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 8.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.75 % change on previous year | 2.3 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -2.9 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.08 % change on previous year | -24.08 % change on previous year | 35.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.82 % change on previous year | -2.33 % change on previous year | 9.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.3 % change on previous year | -3.63 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.08 % change on previous year | -1.77 % change on previous year | -0.1852 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2946 % change on previous year | -3.45 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 126 Uganda -1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Zimbabwe -1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Solomon Islands -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Papua New Guinea -1.39 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Comoros -1.4 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Nicaragua -1.43 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Afghanistan
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.424 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -1.37 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.8 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.08 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Afghanistan rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 129th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 138.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.