What is the population of Republic of Tajikistan?

The population of Republic of Tajikistan is 10,499,000.

Where is Republic of Tajikistan located?

Republic of Tajikistan is located at latitude 39.0000000 and longitude 71.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of Tajikistan?

The area of Republic of Tajikistan is 143100 km².

What time zone is Republic of Tajikistan in?

Republic of Tajikistan is in the Asia/Dushanbe time zone.

How has the population of Republic of Tajikistan changed?

The population of Republic of Tajikistan has increased from 1,532,000 (1950) to 10,499,000 (2026), a change of 585.3%.

Tajikistan (Republic of Tajikistan), TJ

Tajikistan: Nestled in Central Asia, this landlocked nation is defined by its rugged mountains, which cover over 90% of its territory, including the Pamir Mountains.

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Dushanbe

Population 780,000

Quick Facts about Republic of Tajikistan

Population	10,499,000
Country	Tajikistan
Plate code	TJ
Area	143100 km²
Official name	República de Tayikistán, la République du Tadjikistan, جمهوری تاجیکستان, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон
Continent	Asia
Northernmost point	Point(70.43 41.03)
Latitude & Longitude	39.0000,71.0000
Legislative body	Supreme Assembly
Official language	Russian, Tajik
Capital	Dushanbe
Establishment	September 09, 1991 (35 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+05:00
Local time	22:33:18 (23rd September 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Tajikistan is located at 39°0'0"N 71°0'0"E (39.0000000, 71.0000000). It has 4 neighbors: Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.

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The largest city of Republic of Tajikistan is Dushanbe with a population of 780,000. Other cities include and Khujand population 181,600. See all Republic of Tajikistan cities & populated places.

Republic of Tajikistan has 4 neighbours.

Afghanistan Independent country situated at the confluence of Western, Central, and South Asia.
Republic of Uzbekistan Located in Central Asia, this landlocked nation is the most populous country in the region, with a rich history rooted in the Silk Road.
Kyrgyz Republic Located in Central Asia, this landlocked country is known for its rugged Tian Shan mountains, which cover a large part of the nation.
People’s Republic of China This East Asian country is the world's most populous, with a diverse landscape spanning deserts, mountains, and coastlines.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1950	1,532,000	-	census
1951	1,577,000	2.94%	census
1952	1,626,000	3.11%	census
1953	1,678,000	3.2%	census
1954	1,730,000	3.1%	census
1955	1,783,000	3.06%	census
1956	1,836,000	2.97%	census
1957	1,891,000	3%	census
1958	1,949,000	3.07%	census
1959	1,981,000	1.64%	census
1960	2,045,000	3.23%	census
1961	2,121,000	3.72%	census
1962	2,211,000	4.24%	census
1963	2,300,000	4.03%	census
1964	2,402,477	4.46%	(Worldbank)
1965	2,487,976	3.56%	(Worldbank)
1966	2,574,511	3.48%	(Worldbank)
1967	2,662,253	3.41%	(Worldbank)
1968	2,750,928	3.33%	(Worldbank)
1969	2,840,262	3.25%	(Worldbank)
1970	2,930,107	3.16%	(Worldbank)
1971	3,020,413	3.08%	(Worldbank)
1972	3,111,282	3.01%	(Worldbank)
1973	3,203,029	2.95%	(Worldbank)
1974	3,296,103	2.91%	(Worldbank)
1975	3,390,941	2.88%	(Worldbank)
1976	3,487,652	2.85%	(Worldbank)
1977	3,586,515	2.83%	(Worldbank)
1978	3,688,419	2.84%	(Worldbank)
1979	3,794,451	2.87%	(Worldbank)
1980	3,905,446	2.93%	(Worldbank)
1981	4,020,821	2.95%	(Worldbank)
1982	4,140,295	2.97%	(Worldbank)
1983	4,265,274	3.02%	(Worldbank)
1984	4,397,562	3.1%	(Worldbank)
1985	4,537,822	3.19%	(Worldbank)
1986	4,687,325	3.29%	(Worldbank)
1987	4,844,002	3.34%	(Worldbank)
1988	5,001,169	3.24%	(Worldbank)
1989	5,149,874	2.97%	(Worldbank)
1990	5,283,814	2.6%	(Worldbank)
1991	5,400,630	2.21%	(Worldbank)
1992	5,502,494	1.89%	(Worldbank)
1993	5,593,315	1.65%	(Worldbank)
1994	5,679,167	1.53%	(Worldbank)
1995	5,764,810	1.51%	(Worldbank)
1996	5,851,355	1.5%	(Worldbank)
1997	5,938,405	1.49%	(Worldbank)
1998	6,027,388	1.5%	(Worldbank)
1999	6,119,661	1.53%	(Worldbank)
2000	6,216,341	1.58%	(Worldbank)
2001	6,318,513	1.64%	(Worldbank)
2002	6,426,867	1.71%	(Worldbank)
2003	6,541,547	1.78%	(Worldbank)
2004	6,662,389	1.85%	(Worldbank)
2005	6,789,321	1.91%	(Worldbank)
2006	6,922,587	1.96%	(Worldbank)
2007	7,062,672	2.02%	(Worldbank)
2008	7,209,930	2.09%	(Worldbank)
2009	7,364,753	2.15%	(Worldbank)
2010	7,527,394	2.21%	(Worldbank)
2011	7,697,510	2.26%	(Worldbank)
2012	7,874,835	2.3%	(Worldbank)
2013	8,059,769	2.35%	(Worldbank)
2014	8,252,833	2.4%	(Worldbank)
2015	8,610,000	4.33%	census
2016	8,663,579	0.62%	(Worldbank)
2017	8,921,343	2.98%	census
2018	9,100,837	2.01%	(Worldbank)
2019	9,200,000	1.09%	census
2026	10,499,000	14.12%

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