FAQ: Afghan Diaspora
How far does the Afghan Diaspora extend
in the United States?
The communities range from the San Francisco Bay
Area, California, to Queens, New York. A general estimate of
the Afghan population in the US is over 300,000.
Where is the largest Diaspora community
of Afghans in the United States?
The largest community of Afghans in the United
States resides in Fremont, California. Located in the San Francisco
Bay Area, Fremont is host to approximately 40,000 Afghans. In
fact, due to the abundance of Afghan business along the main
boulevard, a section of Fremont has been dubbed “Little
Kabul.”
To what extent does the Afghan Diaspora
play a role in Afghanistan’s reconstruction efforts?
Members of the Afghan community have become
the largest and most valuable resource for reconstruction in
Afghanistan. The Afghan Diaspora contains intellectuals and
professionals, whose expertise and experience can be applied
to development efforts as well as policy making.
