Quick Data on Tajikistan
Short Name | Tajikistan |
Capital | Dushanbe |
Long Name | Republic of Tajikistan |
Country Code | TI |
Continent | Asia |
Total Area | 144,100 sq km |
Population | 8,873,669 |
Language | Tajik |
Nationality | Tajikistani(s) |
Geography of Tajikistan
As a country in Central Asia, with coordinates at 39 00 N, 71 00 E, Tajikistan neighbors Afghanistan 1357 km, China 477 km, Kyrgyzstan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1312 km. The terrain in Tajikistan is described as mountainous region dominated by the Trans-Alay Range in the north and the Pamirs in the southeast; western Fergana Valley in north, Kofarnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest, with an average elevation point of 3,186 m. The climate of Tajikistan: mid-latitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains.
Surface Total | 144,100 sq km |
Land Surface | 141,510 sq km |
Water Surface | 2,590 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 4,130 km |
Neighbor Countries | Afghanistan 1357 km, China 477 km, Kyrgyzstan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1312 km |
Coastline | 0 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Syr Darya (Sirdaryo) 300 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Qullai Ismoili Somoni 7,495 m |
Resources of Tajikistan
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being hydropower, some petroleum, uranium, mercury, brown coal, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten, silver, gold. The agricultural land occupies 34.70% of Tajikistan, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 2.90%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 34.70% | 49,104 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 7,420 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 2.90% | 4,104 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 62.40% | 88,302 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Tajikistan
The population of the country is estimated at 8,873,669 people, with the biggest urban area having 916,000 DUSHANBE (capital) (2020). Known as Tajikistani(s), the people from Tajikistan come from diversified ethnic groups such as Tajik 84.3% (includes Pamiri and Yagnobi), Uzbek 13.8%, other 2% (includes Kyrgyz, Russian, Turkmen, Tatar, Arab) (2014 est.). The official language is Tajik. Religions: Muslim 98% (Sunni 95%, Shia 3%) other 2% (2014 est.).
Population | 8,873,669 |
Nationality | Tajikistani(s) |
Official Language | Tajik |
Other Languages | Tajik (official) 84.4%, Uzbek 11.9%, Kyrgyz .8%, Russian .5%, other 2.4% (2010 est.) |
Birth Rate | 21.8 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 5.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 27.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 2.1 physicians/1,000 population (2014) |
Hospital Beds Density | 4.7 beds/1,000 population (2014) |
Governing Type of Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
Governing Type | presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Tajikistan |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years or 3 years of continuous residence prior to application |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Tajikistan
From a population total of 8,873,669, the labor force is 2.295 million (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, grain, fruits, grapes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, goats. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: aluminum, cement, coal, gold, silver, antimony, textile, vegetable oil. Its exports cover aluminum, electricity, cotton, fruits, vegetable oil, textiles. The main import products are: petroleum products, aluminum oxide, machinery and equipment, foodstuffs.
Exports | $873.1 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $2.39 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Turkey 27.5%, China 17.7%, Russia 13.4%, Switzerland 12.5%, Algeria 8.2%, Iran 7.1% (2017) |
Import Partners | Russia 38%, Kazakhstan 19%, China 8.7%, Iran 4.4% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $3,200 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 17.03 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 1,705,345 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 20.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Tajikistan, statistics sectio