MigrantoImmigrants in Afghanistan
72.9K foreign-born residents — the #144 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 100% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 69788 |
| Tajikistan | 3011 |
| Uzbekistan | 149 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Afghanistan.
Pakistan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Pakistan accounts for 96% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 4%.
Immigration has declined notably since 2020
The immigrant population fell 32% from 107.1K to 72.9K, suggesting a slowdown in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 80% to 96%, with Pakistan increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 50671 |
| 1995 | 55794 |
| 2000 | 60918 |
| 2005 | 67045 |
| 2010 | 73174 |
| 2015 | 284151 |
| 2020 | 107141 |
| 2024 | 72948 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Pakistan | Tajikistan | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8107 | 40537 | 2027 |
| 1995 | 17225 | 36733 | 1836 |
| 2000 | 26343 | 32929 | 1646 |
| 2005 | 37163 | 28460 | 1422 |
| 2010 | 47984 | 23991 | 1199 |
| 2015 | 268369 | 15031 | 751 |
| 2020 | 102500 | 4422 | 219 |
| 2024 | 69788 | 3011 | 149 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Afghanistan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Afghanistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Afghanistan?
Around 72.9K foreign-born residents live in Afghanistan, making it the #144-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Afghanistan come from?
Most immigrants in Afghanistan come from Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — these three countries account for about 100% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Afghanistan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Afghanistan — that's 72.9K out of a total population of 42.6M.
How has immigration to Afghanistan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Afghanistan has fallen from 284.2K to 72.9K people, a decline of about 74%.
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