In 1977 Afghanistan was a 15% urban, 85% rural low-income society. By 1987 44% of pop displaced. Countryside depopulated ->

In 1977 Afghanistan was a 15% urban, 85% rural low-income society.
By 1987 44% of pop displaced. Countryside depopulated -> rural pop crashed to 23% v. 23% urban.
9% dead!
Analogous disruption?
Poland 1945? Cambodia in 1970s? For more: Chartbook #30.
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