Afghanistan Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Afghanistan's fertility rate was 4.64 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's fertility rate stood at 4.64 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.64 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 10th globally.
Afghanistan's fertility rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six decades, from 7.28 children per woman in 1960 to a current rate of 4.64 children per woman in 2025. This represents a decrease of nearly 37% since 1960, with the fertility rate peaking at 7.77 children per woman in 1995. The country's current fertility rate is now lower than that of its peer countries, including Mozambique, which also stands at 4.65 children per woman. This decline in fertility is a response to various socio-economic factors, including increased access to education and family planning services. The fertility rate has been steadily decreasing since the 1990s, suggesting a long-term trend towards lower population growth. However, further declines in fertility may be slowed or even reversed if there is a resurgence in economic growth, improved living standards, and increased access to healthcare services, potentially leading to stabilization of the fertility rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.53 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.64 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.64 | −0.20 | #10 |
| 2023 | 4.84 | −0.09 | #208 |
| 2022 | 4.93 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2021 | 5.04 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2020 | 5.15 | −0.09 | #208 |
| 2019 | 5.24 | −0.09 | #208 |
| 2018 | 5.33 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2017 | 5.43 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2016 | 5.54 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2015 | 5.65 | −0.12 | #208 |
| 2014 | 5.77 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2013 | 5.88 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2012 | 5.99 | −0.11 | #208 |
| 2011 | 6.09 | −0.10 | #209 |
| 2010 | 6.20 | −0.10 | #210 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's fertility rate was 4.64 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's fertility rate peaked at 7.77 in 1994.
The lowest fertility rate in Afghanistan was 4.64 in 2025.
Afghanistan ranks 10th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's fertility rate is projected to reach 4.64 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Afghanistan in 2025 was 4.64. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_fertility-rate,
title = {Afghanistan Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}