Tajikistan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Tajikistan at a Glance
Tajikistan is home to 10.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $2,180, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 71.9 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.3 and a death rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 20.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 220,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Tajikistan is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $24 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $2,180 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.5% in 2029, representing solid growth. With an unemployment rate of 2.5% (2011), the labour market reflects effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 71.9 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $85 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.7% (2009), reflecting near-universal literacy. 55.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 65.1% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.