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Afghanistan: Population ages 15-64, female

In , Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female was 11.59 million.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,987,882.46 . Afghanistan ranks #41 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Afghanistan Population ages 15-64, female trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
11.59M
Trough
5.86M
1-year change
+3.4%
5-year change
+16.0%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+39.2%
+3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, female
11.586M
11.208M
10.916M
10.698M
10.380M
9.990M
9.626M
9.278M
8.950M
8.656M

About Population ages 15-64, female

Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.FE.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female in 2024?
In 2024, Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female was 11.59 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female rising or falling?
Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Population ages 15-64, female?
In 2024, Afghanistan ranked #41 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, female.
How does Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, female compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, female in 2024 was 11.99 million, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.
What is Population ages 15-64, female and how is it measured?
Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.