Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.89 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan is 3.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 13.19 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -13.81 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Afghanistan ranks 105th of 233 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.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1978 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1980 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -265.9% |
| 1981 | -6.83 % change on previous year | +226.3% |
| 1982 | -13.81 % change on previous year | +102.2% |
| 1983 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1984 | -0.6048 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 1985 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -343.8% |
| 1986 | -2.25 % change on previous year | -252.4% |
| 1987 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1988 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -314.5% |
| 1990 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 1991 | -0.4889 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 1992 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -846.1% |
| 1993 | 13.19 % change on previous year | +261.6% |
| 1994 | 12.41 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1996 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 1997 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2001 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 2002 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -323.8% |
| 2003 | 8.09 % change on previous year | +188.1% |
| 2004 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2005 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2006 | 4.69 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 2007 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 0.4156 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2009 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +1020.6% |
| 2010 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2011 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +58.5% |
| 2013 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2014 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 2017 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2018 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2022 | 0.7566 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2023 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +211.0% |
| 2024 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +65.3% |
| 2025 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.79 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2.77 % change on previous year | -13.81 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.45 % change on previous year | -0.4889 % change on previous year | 13.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 % change on previous year | -1.26 % change on previous year | 8.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.64 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 5.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 0.7566 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 102 Mauritius 3.91 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Ecuador 3.9 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Bangladesh 3.9 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Libya 3.87 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Djibouti 3.83 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Liechtenstein 3.81 % change on previous year 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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 3.89 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.19 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.81 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Afghanistan rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 105th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.