Faryab Province - Demographics

Demographics

The population of Faryab province is about 948,000, a multi-ethnic and mostly rural society. The main ethnic groups living in Faryab Province are Uzbeks and Pashtuns, followed by Tajiks and Turkmens. Occasional ethnic fighting are reported, the last one in 2002.

Uzbeki, Dari, and Pashto are the main languages spoken in and around the province. All the inhabitants follow Islam, with Sunnis making up the majority while Shi'as make up the minority. The Shias are mainly the ethnic Hazaras.