Nuristan Province - Demographics

Demographics

The population of about 132,000 people comprises two ethnic groups: 95% Nuristani and 5% Pashtun. 30% of the population speak Pashto as second language and 90% speak the following Nuristani languages:

• Askunu language
• Kamkata-viri language
• Vasi-vari language
• Tregami language
• Kalasha-ala language

The Pashayi language is spoken by 15% people.

The main Nuristani tribes in the province are:

• Katta (38%)
• Kalasha (30%)
• Ashkori or Wamayee (12%)
• Kam (10%)
• Satra (5%)
• Parsoon (4%)