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Afghanistan: Population ages 15-64, male

In , Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male was 11.75 million.

That's up 3.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 12,352,879.12 . Afghanistan ranks #42 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
11.75M
Trough
5.77M
1-year change
+3.6%
5-year change
+16.4%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
+40.2%
+3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, male
11.747M
11.342M
11.023M
10.798M
10.484M
10.092M
9.727M
9.378M
9.040M
8.728M

About Population ages 15-64, male

Male 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.MA.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male in 2024?
In 2024, Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male was 11.75 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male rising or falling?
Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male rose 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Population ages 15-64, male?
In 2024, Afghanistan ranked #42 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, male.
How does Afghanistan's Population ages 15-64, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, male in 2024 was 12.35 million, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
What is Population ages 15-64, male and how is it measured?
Male 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.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.