Afghanistan

AFG Β· Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income)

Location

Key Facts

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population growth (annual %)
2.84%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
63.6 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
27.27%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
66.0 years
2023
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
35.44 per 1,000
2023
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
5.80 per 1,000
2023
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
4.84 children
2023
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
50.40 per 1,000
2023

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.3%
2017
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
37.27%
2021

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$414
2023
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
-6.6%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
13.3%
2024
GNI per capita (current US$)
$370
2023

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
2.2K intl$
2023

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
67.6%
2023
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
16.9%
2023
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
50.7%
2023

Other Indicators

Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
20.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
9.9%
2017
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
0.1%
2021

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Afghanistan: country data and statistics

Afghanistan: key facts and economy

Snapshot

  • Inflation (YoY): -6.6011856407373%
  • Unemployment: 13.295%
  • Average income (GNI pc): n/a

Overview

Short overview will be generated here based on official statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Afghanistan?

According to our data, the average income in Afghanistan is approximately $370 (GNI per capita) as of 2023. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Afghanistan in 2024?

The inflation rate in Afghanistan is -6.6% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Afghanistan compare to other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Afghanistan is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Afghanistan compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Afghanistan is located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

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