Afghanistan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Afghanistan's urban population was 25.74% in 2025, ranked 205th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's urban population stood at 25.74% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.74% by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 205th globally.
Afghanistan's urban population has been steadily increasing, with the latest figure standing at 25.74 in 2025, ranking 205th globally. This is also the all-time peak, surpassing the initial value of 8.12 recorded in 1960, which was the trough. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's urban population percentage is lower than that of Tajikistan, which has 26.18, but higher than Antigua and Barbuda's 24.33. The significant growth in urban population over the 66-year coverage period reflects the country's gradual shift towards urbanization. As the country continues to experience urban growth, its urban population is likely to continue rising, unless significant changes in government policies or external factors alter the trajectory of urbanization, potentially impacting the pace of growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 25.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 25.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.74% | +0.04% | #205 |
| 2024 | 25.70% | +0.23% | #13 |
| 2023 | 25.47% | +0.08% | #13 |
| 2022 | 25.39% | +0.05% | #13 |
| 2021 | 25.35% | +0.09% | #15 |
| 2020 | 25.26% | +0.12% | #16 |
| 2019 | 25.14% | +0.14% | #17 |
| 2018 | 25.00% | +0.16% | #17 |
| 2017 | 24.84% | +0.18% | #16 |
| 2016 | 24.66% | +0.19% | #16 |
| 2015 | 24.46% | +0.27% | #16 |
| 2014 | 24.19% | +0.38% | #16 |
| 2013 | 23.81% | +0.46% | #17 |
| 2012 | 23.34% | +0.52% | #16 |
| 2011 | 22.82% | +0.56% | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's urban population was 25.74% in 2025. Ranked 205th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's urban population peaked at 25.74% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Afghanistan was 8.12% in 1960.
Afghanistan ranks 205th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's urban population is projected to reach 25.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Afghanistan in 2025 was 25.74%. This ranks 205th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_urban-population,
title = {Afghanistan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}