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Afghanistan's population surges to 37.2 mln, up 2.2 pct year-on-year
By Xinhua Published: Jul 13, 2026 01:15 PM
This photo taken on July 12, 2026 shows people at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's national population has climbed to 37.2 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to official figures released by the country's National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) on Saturday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 12, 2026 shows people at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's national population has climbed to 37.2 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to official figures released by the country's National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) on Saturday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)


This photo taken on July 12, 2026 shows people at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's national population has climbed to 37.2 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to official figures released by the country's National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) on Saturday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 12, 2026 shows people at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's national population has climbed to 37.2 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to official figures released by the country's National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) on Saturday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)