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Tajikistan Population Pyramid 1978

Tajikistan
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1978
Population: 3,768,508

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-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Tajikistan in 1978

As of 1978, Tajikistan counted 3,768,508 inhabitants. That is 36.8% more than in 1968, when the population stood at 2,753,848.

With a median age of 18.0 years, Tajikistan had a youth dependency ratio of 82.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.3 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #106 of 201 by population Ranks #133 of 201 by median age Ranks #28 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Tajikistan
Population
3,768,508
Median age
18.0
0-14 %
43.4%
65+ %
3.9%
Child dependency
82.2
Old-age dependency
7.3
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
15,574,643
Population 2100
20,201,583
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.07

The fertility rate of Tajikistan was 3.07 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 71.8

Life expectancy at birth was 71.8 years in 2023: 74.0 for women and 69.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Tajikistan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

276,478 immigrants live in Tajikistan, 2.6% of the population.

Russian Federation235,636
Afghanistan12,467
Kyrgyzstan11,382
Uzbekistan7,583
Ukraine1,215
Where emigrants live (2024)

514,478 people born in Tajikistan live in other countries.

Russian Federation415,676
Ukraine30,256
Kazakhstan27,922
Turkey11,341
Uzbekistan11,339
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Tajikistan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Tajikistan 3,768,508 18.0
Kyrgyzstan 3,584,523 20.1
Turkmenistan 2,691,088 18.3
Kazakhstan 14,711,497 23.2
Uzbekistan 14,816,349 18.6
Frequently asked questions about Tajikistan's population
What was the population of Tajikistan in 1978?
Tajikistan had a population of 3,768,508 in 1978.
Is Tajikistan's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 36.8% from 1968, with a projected population of 15,574,643 in 2050.
What is the median age in Tajikistan?
The median age in Tajikistan is 18.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Tajikistan's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Tajikistan, 43.4% of people are under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Tajikistan have?
Tajikistan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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