Afghanistan Facts
Capital of AfghanistanThe capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
| Capital | Kabul |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 42.6 million |
| Total area | 652,867 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 65 people per km² |
| Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 42.6 million people = 42,600,000 people. Divided by 652,867 km²: 65.25 people per km², which rounds to 65.
Check it backwards
65 × 652,867 km² ≈ 42,632,215 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
How many people live in Afghanistan?
About 42.6 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 65 people per km².
How big is Afghanistan?
Afghanistan covers 652,867 km² in total area.
What currency does Afghanistan use?
The Afghan afghani (AFN).