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Tajikistani Scorecard

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Tajikistan is a mountainous country in Central Asia, characterized by rugged peaks, deep valleys, and a landscape shaped by ancient trade routes along the Silk Road. It has a population of 10.4 million, a population growth rate of 2.02%, and a median age of 21.93 years.

Its history includes Persian cultural influences and a long period under Soviet rule, which have both left lasting imprints on its language, art, and traditions.

Today, Tajikistan is working to develop its economy and infrastructure while preserving its rich heritage of poetry, music, and traditional crafts.

Its capital city is Dushanbe.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Tajikistan improved by 10.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Tajikistan worsened by 0.8% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Tajikistan worsened by 5.1% from 2015 to 2016

General Government Debt in Tajikistan improved by 4.8% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Tajikistan worsened by 10.4% from 2009 to 2015

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Tajikistan improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Tajikistan improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Tajikistan worsened by 9.5% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Tajikistan worsened by 3.8% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Tajikistan worsened by 2.0% from 2016 to 2017

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Tajikistan worsened by 16.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Tajikistan improved by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Tajikistan improved by 43.8% from 2011 to 2020

Government Effectiveness in Tajikistan worsened by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Tajikistan improved by 36.5% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Tajikistan worsened by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Tajikistan improved by 2.3% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Tajikistan improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Tajikistan improved by 8.0% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Tajikistan worsened by 10.1% from 2020 to 2021