Afghanistan Population living in slums 2026: 74.25 %
Afghanistan's population living in slums in 2026 is 74.25 % (estimate), up 0.7% from 2025. It ranks #7 of 196 countries.
This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Afghanistan ranks (2026)
#7 of 196- #5
Sao Tome and Principe79.89% - #6
Jordan75.9% - #7
Afghanistan74.25% - #8
Burkina Faso74.07% - #9
Angola71.9%
Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74.25 % | +0.51 % | +0.69% | |
| 2025 | 73.74 % | +0.25 % | +0.34% | |
| 2024 | 73.49 % | +0.25 % | +0.34% | |
| 2023 | 73.24 % | +1.66 % | +2.31% | |
| 2022 | 71.59 % | 0.86 % | -1.18% | |
| 2021 | 72.44 % | 0.86 % | -1.17% | |
| 2020 | 73.3 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 73.3 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 73.3 % | +0.59 % | +0.81% | |
| 2017 | 72.71 % | +0.59 % | +0.81% | |
| 2016 | 72.13 % | +1.22 % | +1.72% | |
| 2015 | 70.91 % | +1.22 % | +1.75% | |
| 2014 | 69.69 % | +1.22 % | +1.78% | |
| 2013 | 68.47 % | +1.22 % | +1.81% | |
| 2012 | 67.25 % | +1.22 % | +1.85% | |
| 2011 | 66.03 % | +1.22 % | +1.88% | |
| 2010 | 64.81 % | +0.6 % | +0.94% | |
| 2009 | 64.2 % | +0.6 % | +0.95% | |
| 2008 | 63.6 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2007 | 63.6 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2006 | 63.6 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Afghanistan: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/afghanistan/population-living-in-slums
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afghanistan Population living in slums
What is Afghanistan's population living in slums in 2026?▾
Afghanistan's population living in slums is 74.25 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.
Is Afghanistan's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾
Afghanistan's population living in slums rose by 0.7% from 2025 (73.74 %) to 2026 (74.25 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 2.9%.
How does Afghanistan rank for population living in slums?▾
In 2026, Afghanistan has the 7th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.
What was Afghanistan's population living in slums in 2006?▾
In 2006, Afghanistan's population living in slums was 63.60 %. By 2026 it rose by 16.7%.
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