Khōst Population 2026
Khōst has a population of 96,123, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Khowst. Roughly 0.2% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,123
Rank in Afghanistan
#11
Coordinates
33.34°N, 69.92°E
~1,183 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
149 km
93 miles, straight line
Cities near Khōst
- Gardez103,601 people · ~71 km away
- Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn15,098 people · ~114 km away
- Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~114 km away
- Jalālābād271,900 people · ~130 km away
- Ghazni141,000 people · ~141 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~149 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khōst?
Khōst has a population of 96,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Khōst in?
Khōst is located in Khowst, Afghanistan.
Is Khōst the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 149 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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