MigrantoImmigrants in Tajikistan
276.5K foreigners live in Tajikistan — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tajikistan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 235636 |
| Afghanistan | 12467 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 11382 |
| Uzbekistan | 7583 |
| Ukraine | 1215 |
| Iran | 1203 |
| Kazakhstan | 842 |
| Moldova | 790 |
| Turkey | 779 |
| Belarus | 682 |
| Georgia | 666 |
| India | 620 |
| Turkmenistan | 447 |
| United Kingdom | 314 |
| USA | 274 |
| Armenia | 194 |
| Azerbaijan | 168 |
| North Korea | 154 |
| Germany | 132 |
| Denmark | 129 |
| Algeria | 128 |
| New Zealand | 107 |
| Pakistan | 103 |
| Austria | 61 |
| Iraq | 60 |
| Switzerland | 50 |
| Netherlands | 48 |
| Canada | 47 |
| China | 46 |
| Poland | 35 |
| Oman | 34 |
| Zambia | 21 |
| Brunei | 21 |
| Niger | 20 |
| US Virgin Islands | 20 |
By region of origin
86% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tajikistan in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
85% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 5%.
Immigrant population in Tajikistan over time
Foreigners living in Tajikistan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 428236 |
| 1995 | 347871 |
| 2000 | 299166 |
| 2005 | 280158 |
| 2010 | 279502 |
| 2015 | 274801 |
| 2020 | 275733 |
| 2024 | 276478 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tajikistan, by year
| Year | Russians | Afghans | Kyrgyz | Uzbeks | Ukrainians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 363565 | 8485 | 20042 | 18848 | 3990 |
| 1995 | 294449 | 12248 | 15292 | 12829 | 2520 |
| 2000 | 252099 | 17118 | 11944 | 7984 | 1279 |
| 2005 | 238699 | 12636 | 11502 | 7688 | 1233 |
| 2010 | 238142 | 12606 | 11495 | 7669 | 1230 |
| 2015 | 234154 | 12393 | 11301 | 7539 | 1209 |
| 2020 | 234998 | 12433 | 11351 | 7563 | 1212 |
| 2024 | 235636 | 12467 | 11382 | 7583 | 1215 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Tajikistan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Tajikistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tajikistan?
Around 276.5K immigrants live in Tajikistan — the world's #100 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Tajikistan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Tajikistan — that's 276.5K out of a total population of 10.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Tajikistan come from?
Most immigrants in Tajikistan come from Russia, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan — these three countries account for about 94% of all immigrants.
How many Russians live in Tajikistan?
Around 235.6K Russians live in Tajikistan — about 85% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tajikistan growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tajikistan has changed from 274.8K to 276.5K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tajikistan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tajikistan. Their children born in Tajikistan are not included.
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