Kunduz Population 2026

Kunduz has a population of 161,902, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kunduz. Roughly 0.4% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

161,902

Rank in Afghanistan

Coordinates

36.73°N, 68.86°E

~402 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kunduz

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Khanabad	71,531	#13
Qarāwul	24,544	#38

Cities near Kunduz

Khanabad71,531 people · ~23 km away
Qarāwul24,544 people · ~55 km away
Taloqan64,256 people · ~60 km away
Baghlān108,449 people · ~68 km away
Ārt Khwājah18,623 people · ~68 km away
Nahrīn22,363 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kunduz?

Kunduz has a population of 161,902 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Kunduz in?

Kunduz is located in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Is Kunduz the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 246 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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