Capital of Tajikistan: Dushanbe
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. Tajikistan sits in Asia, has a population of 9,952,787, and uses the TJS. Official languages include Tajik.
Quick facts
- Capital: Dushanbe
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~9,952,787
- Area: 143,100 km²
- Population density: 69.6 people per km²
- Official language: Tajik
- Currency: TJS
- ISO code: TJ
How big is Tajikistan?
By population, Tajikistan ranks 95th in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 94th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Tajikistan has 69.6 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Tajikistan is the 29th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Tajikistan in population are Hungary (9,967,308) and Papua New Guinea (10,142,619).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Nepal (147,181 km²) and Bangladesh (147,570 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Tajik is listed as an official language of Tajikistan alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Tajikistan uses the TJS, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Tajikistan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Tajikistan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Tajikistan and a page on the flag of Tajikistan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
What is the population of Tajikistan?
About 9,952,787, making it the 95th most populous country in the world.
How big is Tajikistan?
143,100 square kilometres, ranking 94th by land area, at a density of 69.6 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Tajikistan use?
The TJS, which no other country uses.