Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 10.8 million people (UN estimate), the 88th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 88th
Tajikistanタジキスタン
Region
Central Asia, Asia
Population
about 10.8 million (88th)
Area
141,400 km² (92nd)
UN member since
March 2, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Tajikistan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 10.8 million, the 88th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 141,400 km², the 92nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 76.
Joining the United Nations
Tajikistan joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
8 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Tajikistan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Tajikistan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Tajikistan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 5 UN member states in Central Asia. The one with the most people is Uzbekistan.