Afghanistan Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Afghanistan's birth rate was 34.7 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's birth rate stood at 34.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.7 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 10th globally.
Afghanistan's birth rate has been steadily declining over the past 65 years, with the latest value standing at 34.73 in 2025, ranking tenth globally. This is a significant decrease from its all-time peak of 55.19 in 1981, during a period of social and economic upheaval. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's birth rate is slightly lower than Yemen's 34.84, but higher than Tanzania's 34.39 and Uganda's 34.26. The country's birth rate has continued to decline, reaching its all-time trough in 2025. As the country's demographic trends continue to evolve, improvements in healthcare, education, and economic opportunities are likely to further influence the birth rate, potentially altering its trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.7 | −0.7 | #10 |
| 2023 | 35.4 | −0.6 | #208 |
| 2022 | 36.0 | −0.3 | #208 |
| 2021 | 36.3 | −0.3 | #207 |
| 2020 | 36.6 | −0.5 | #207 |
| 2019 | 37.1 | −0.5 | #207 |
| 2018 | 37.6 | −0.5 | #207 |
| 2017 | 38.2 | −0.6 | #207 |
| 2016 | 38.7 | −0.6 | #206 |
| 2015 | 39.4 | −0.3 | #206 |
| 2014 | 39.6 | −0.6 | #203 |
| 2013 | 40.3 | −0.4 | #203 |
| 2012 | 40.7 | −0.3 | #204 |
| 2011 | 41.0 | −0.8 | #204 |
| 2010 | 41.8 | −0.4 | #204 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's birth rate was 34.7 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's birth rate peaked at 55.2 in 1981.
The lowest birth rate in Afghanistan was 34.7 in 2025.
Afghanistan ranks 10th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's birth rate is projected to reach 34.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Afghanistan in 2025 was 34.7. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_birth-rate,
title = {Afghanistan Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}