Ghazni Population 2026

Ghazni has a population of 141,000, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Ghazni. Roughly 0.3% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ghazni (capital Kabul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

141,000

Rank in Afghanistan

Coordinates

33.55°N, 68.42°E

~2,179 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

129 km

80 miles, straight line

Cities near Ghazni

Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~67 km away
Gardez103,601 people · ~75 km away
Paghmān49,157 people · ~125 km away
Kabul4,434,550 people · ~129 km away
Khōst96,123 people · ~141 km away
Bāmyān61,863 people · ~151 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ghazni?

Ghazni has a population of 141,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Ghazni in?

Ghazni is located in Ghazni, Afghanistan.

Is Ghazni the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 129 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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