Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 10,787 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Total population in thousands in Tajikistan, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in thousands in Tajikistan is 10,787, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Tajikistan peaked at 10,787 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6,285, in 2000.
Tajikistan ranks 27th of 75 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,285 | — |
| 2001 | 6,407 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 6,532 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 6,659 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 6,791 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 6,925 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 7,058 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 7,194 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 7,338 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 7,490 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 7,652 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 7,825 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 8,014 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 8,217 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 8,426 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 8,644 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 8,866 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 9,086 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 9,307 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 9,530 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 9,749 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 9,967 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 10,182 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 10,390 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 10,591 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 10,787 | +1.8% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 10,787 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,787, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 10,787 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 1.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,868 | 6,285 | 7,490 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,557 | 7,652 | 9,530 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,278 | 9,749 | 10,787 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.025 (2100)
- Population density 145.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in thousands in Tajikistan?
- Total population in thousands in Tajikistan was 10,787 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10,787 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,285 in 2000.
- How does Tajikistan rank for total population in thousands?
- Tajikistan ranks 27th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tajikistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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