Kabul Population 2026 capital
Kabul has a population of 4,434,550, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kabul. Roughly 9.8% of Afghanistan's population lives here. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.
Population (city proper)
4,434,550
Rank in Afghanistan
#1
Coordinates
34.53°N, 69.17°E
~1,798 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Other big cities in Kabul
Cities near Kabul
- Paghmān49,157 people · ~21 km away
- Istālif41,413 people · ~35 km away
- Charikar53,676 people · ~54 km away
- Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~66 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~66 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kabul?
Kabul has a population of 4,434,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Kabul in?
Kabul is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Is Kabul the capital of Afghanistan?
Yes, Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.
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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