Tajikistan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Tajikistan's urban population was 26.18% in 2025, ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's urban population stood at 26.18% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.18% by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 203rd globally.
Tajikistan’s urban population share has contracted markedly since the 1970s, falling from an all‑time peak of 37.11 percent in 1970 to a trough of 26.13 percent in 2019, and registering 26.18 percent in 2025, which places the country at rank 203 globally. The decline spans 66 years of data and reflects persistent rural‑to‑urban migration constraints, limited industrial diversification and the demographic impact of the post‑Soviet transition. By contrast, peer countries with similar shares in 2025 include Guyana at 26.49 percent and Burundi at 26.02 percent, underscoring that Tajikistan’s urbanisation level is comparable to other low‑income economies where urban growth is modest. The slight uptick from the 2019 trough suggests modest urban expansion, yet the trajectory remains flat. Continued investment in urban infrastructure, service provision and employment opportunities will be crucial if Tajikistan is to accelerate urbanisation and shift the long‑term downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 26.17% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 26.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.18% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2024 | 26.18% | −0.01% | #14 |
| 2023 | 26.19% | −0.01% | #15 |
| 2022 | 26.20% | −0.00% | #16 |
| 2021 | 26.20% | +0.01% | #17 |
| 2020 | 26.19% | +0.06% | #18 |
| 2019 | 26.13% | −0.10% | #19 |
| 2018 | 26.23% | −0.04% | #19 |
| 2017 | 26.27% | −0.10% | #20 |
| 2016 | 26.37% | −0.11% | #21 |
| 2015 | 26.48% | −0.08% | #23 |
| 2014 | 26.56% | +0.08% | #23 |
| 2013 | 26.49% | +0.08% | #24 |
| 2012 | 26.41% | −0.07% | #24 |
| 2011 | 26.48% | −0.05% | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's urban population was 26.18% in 2025. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's urban population peaked at 37.11% in 1970.
The lowest urban population in Tajikistan was 26.13% in 2019.
Tajikistan ranks 203rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's urban population is projected to reach 26.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Tajikistan in 2025 was 26.18%. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_urban-population,
title = {Tajikistan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}