Tajikistan Population Pyramid 2026

Tajikistan
2026
Population: 10,978,598

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Tajikistan in 2026

As of 2026, Tajikistan counts an estimated 10,978,598 inhabitants. That is 23.8% more than in 2016, when the population stood at 8,865,631.

The median age is 23.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58.8 children under 15 and 7.1 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population 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.

Population
10,978,598
Median age
23.3
0-14 %
35.4%
65+ %
4.3%
Child dependency
58.8
Old-age dependency
7.1
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
15,574,643
Population 2100
20,201,583
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
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.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Tajikistan 10,978,599 23.3
Turkmenistan 7,736,632 28.1
Kyrgyzstan 7,400,465 26.5
Kazakhstan 21,083,627 30.7
Uzbekistan 37,724,223 27.9
How many people live in Tajikistan in 2026?
In 2026, Tajikistan's population is estimated at 10,978,598.
Is Tajikistan's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 23.8% from 2016, with a projected population of 15,574,643 in 2050.
How old is the population of Tajikistan?
The median age in Tajikistan is 23.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Tajikistan?
In Tajikistan, 35.4% of people are under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older.
What shape is Tajikistan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Tajikistan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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