Ariana: The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) of Afghanistan has estimated the country’s population at 36.4 million in the year 1404 (2025), according to newly released demographic projections. According to the report, 51% of the population are male, while 49% are female. The estimates are based on comprehensive statistical modeling and serve as a foundational tool for national planning and policy formulation. The report further states that Kabul province remains the most densely populated region in the country, with an estimated 6.1 million residents. Click here to read more (external link).