Afghanistan Total deaths 2026: 213,987

Afghanistan's total deaths in 2026 is 213,987 (estimate), down 13.0% from 2025. It ranks #50 of 236 countries.

Total deaths in countries measure the number of individuals who have passed away within a specific timeframe. This statistic is crucial for understanding health trends, mortality rates, and the impact of various factors on population dynamics.

Afghanistan•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total deaths over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026213.99K persons31.88K persons-12.97%
2025245.87K persons+2.68K persons+1.10%
2024243.19K persons+2.89K persons+1.20%
2023240.30K persons2.90K persons-1.19%
2022243.19K persons76.91K persons-24.03%
2021320.10K persons+24.55K persons+8.30%
2020295.55K persons+28.13K persons+10.52%
2019267.42K persons+262 persons+0.10%
2018267.16K persons+6.08K persons+2.33%
2017261.08K persons+7.07K persons+2.78%
2016254.01K persons680 persons-0.27%
2015254.69K persons——

Frequently Asked Questions About Afghanistan Total deaths

What is Afghanistan's total deaths in 2026?▾

Afghanistan's total deaths is 213,987 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Afghanistan's total deaths increasing or decreasing?▾

Afghanistan's total deaths fell by 13.0% from 2025 (245,867) to 2026 (213,987). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 15.8%.

How does Afghanistan rank for total deaths?▾

In 2026, Afghanistan has the 50th highest total deaths out of 236 countries with data.

What was Afghanistan's total deaths in 2015?▾

In 2015, Afghanistan's total deaths was 254,691. By 2026 it fell by 16.0%.

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