Which has higher population, Afghanistan or Poland?

Poland, at 32,378 against 29,681 in Afghanistan as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Poland?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Afghanistan vs Poland: Population

Afghanistan

29,681

in 2030

Poland

32,378

in 2030

Afghanistan rank

41st

Poland rank

38th

Population over time

Afghanistan
Poland

How they compare

Poland currently reports 32,378 against 29,681 in Afghanistan, a difference of 2,697.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Afghanistan's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 41st and Poland ranks 38th of 188 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Afghanistan	Poland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	8,250	29,518	21,268	Poland
2000s	11,934	31,666	19,732	Poland
2010s	17,771	32,431	14,660	Poland
2020s	24,959	32,515	7,556	Poland
2030s	29,681	32,378	2,697	Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Afghanistan or Poland?: Poland, at 32,378 against 29,681 in Afghanistan as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Afghanistan and Poland?: 2,697, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Poland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Afghanistan and Poland rank globally for population?: Afghanistan ranks 41st and Poland ranks 38th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.