Khaama: The recent statement by Afghanistan’s interim government estimating the population at 34.9 million starkly contrasts with international assessments, which suggest the population exceeds 40 million. This significant discrepancy underscores the challenges in accurately gauging the demographic landscape amid the country’s tumultuous circumstances. Mohammad Haleem Rafie, the spokesperson for the Afghan Statistical Office, disclosed that 51 percent of the estimated population comprises men, with women making up the remaining 49 percent. However, the methods employed for this estimation remain opaque, raising concerns about the reliability of the data provided. Click here to read more (external link).