Fertility Rate: Afghanistan
Afghanistan's fertility rate is currently 4.761 births per woman as of 2024. # Afghanistan Fertility Rate Afghanistan's fertility rate stood at 4.
Current (2024)
4.761 births per woman
-1.6% y/y
Peak (1994)
7.767 births per woman
Low (2024)
4.761 births per woman
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Fertility Rate — Afghanistan
1960 — 2024
Fertility Rate — Afghanistan
Analysis# Afghanistan Fertility Rate
Afghanistan's fertility rate stood at 4.761 births per woman in 2024, representing a significant decline from its 1994 peak of 7.767 births per woman. Since 1960, the country has experienced a 34.6% reduction in fertility, marking one of the most substantial demographic shifts in the region over the past six decades. Despite this dramatic decrease, Afghanistan's current rate remains notably higher than global averages, reflecting continued population growth pressures.
The consistent downward trend accelerated markedly after 2015, dropping from 5.652 to 4.761 births per woman between 2015 and 2024. This nine-year decline of nearly 0.9 births per woman reflects ongoing improvements in female education, healthcare access, and family planning awareness. The steady year-over-year decreases suggest demographic transition momentum, though sustained efforts in education and healthcare access will prove essential to maintaining this trajectory.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.761 births per woman | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 4.84 births per woman | -1.87% |
| 2022 | 4.932 births per woman | -2.12% |
| 2021 | 5.039 births per woman | -2.06% |
| 2020 | 5.145 births per woman | -1.78% |
| 2019 | 5.238 births per woman | -1.67% |
| 2018 | 5.327 births per woman | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 5.433 births per woman | -1.97% |
| 2016 | 5.542 births per woman | -1.95% |
| 2015 | 5.652 births per woman | -2.05% |
| 2014 | 5.77 births per woman | -1.85% |
| 2013 | 5.879 births per woman | -1.77% |
| 2012 | 5.985 births per woman | -1.79% |
| 2011 | 6.094 births per woman | -1.63% |
| 2010 | 6.195 births per woman | -1.59% |
| 2009 | 6.295 births per woman | -1.52% |
| 2008 | 6.392 births per woman | -1.78% |
| 2007 | 6.508 births per woman | -2.66% |
| 2006 | 6.686 births per woman | -2.51% |
| 2005 | 6.858 births per woman | -2.28% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7.018 births per woman | -2.17% |
| 2003 | 7.174 births per woman | -1.99% |
| 2002 | 7.32 births per woman | -1.78% |
| 2001 | 7.453 births per woman | -1.49% |
| 2000 | 7.566 births per woman | -0.98% |
| 1999 | 7.641 births per woman | -0.68% |
| 1998 | 7.693 births per woman | -0.50% |
| 1997 | 7.732 births per woman | -0.32% |
| 1996 | 7.757 births per woman | -0.13% |
| 1995 | 7.767 births per woman | +0.00% |
| 1994 | 7.767 births per woman | +0.08% |
| 1993 | 7.761 births per woman | +0.75% |
| 1992 | 7.703 births per woman | +0.94% |
| 1991 | 7.631 births per woman | +0.73% |
| 1990 | 7.576 births per woman | +0.22% |
| 1989 | 7.559 births per woman | +0.11% |
| 1988 | 7.551 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1987 | 7.548 births per woman | -0.07% |
| 1986 | 7.553 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1985 | 7.55 births per woman | -0.05% |
| 1984 | 7.554 births per woman | -0.21% |
| 1983 | 7.57 births per woman | -0.39% |
| 1982 | 7.6 births per woman | -0.22% |
| 1981 | 7.617 births per woman | -0.34% |
| 1980 | 7.643 births per woman | +0.41% |
| 1979 | 7.612 births per woman | +0.17% |
| 1978 | 7.599 births per woman | +0.11% |
| 1977 | 7.591 births per woman | +0.40% |
| 1976 | 7.561 births per woman | +0.25% |
| 1975 | 7.542 births per woman | +0.21% |
| 1974 | 7.526 births per woman | +0.52% |
| 1973 | 7.487 births per woman | +0.46% |
| 1972 | 7.453 births per woman | +0.28% |
| 1971 | 7.432 births per woman | +0.43% |
| 1970 | 7.4 births per woman | +0.15% |
| 1969 | 7.389 births per woman | +0.35% |
| 1968 | 7.363 births per woman | +0.33% |
| 1967 | 7.339 births per woman | +0.26% |
| 1966 | 7.32 births per woman | +0.21% |
| 1965 | 7.305 births per woman | +0.01% |
| 1964 | 7.304 births per woman | +0.03% |
| 1963 | 7.302 births per woman | +0.14% |
| 1962 | 7.292 births per woman | +0.11% |
| 1961 | 7.284 births per woman | +0.03% |
| 1960 | 7.282 births per woman | — |
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