GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.27 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 2.27 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 136.3% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 28.6 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -20.74 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Afghanistan ranks 138th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -9.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 28.6 % change on previous year | -403.2% |
| 2003 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2004 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2005 | 11.23 % change on previous year | +694.1% |
| 2006 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2007 | 13.83 % change on previous year | +158.1% |
| 2008 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2009 | 21.39 % change on previous year | +445.0% |
| 2010 | 14.36 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2011 | 0.4262 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 2012 | 12.75 % change on previous year | +2892.0% |
| 2013 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2014 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2015 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2016 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 2017 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2019 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +228.8% |
| 2020 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 2021 | -20.74 % change on previous year | +782.1% |
| 2022 | -6.24 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2023 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 2.27 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.1 % change on previous year, 55% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 2.27 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.27 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +2892.0% | 0.4262 % change on previous year | 12.75 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -782.1% | -2.35 % change on previous year | -20.74 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +694.1% | 1.41 % change on previous year | 11.23 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.46 % change on previous year | -9.43 % change on previous year | 28.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.73 % change on previous year | 0.4262 % change on previous year | 14.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.77 % change on previous year | -20.74 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 135 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Egypt 2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Greece 2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Turkmenistan 2.26 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Bermuda 2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Norway 2.1 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Afghanistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2115 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,075 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2522 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 199.65 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.03 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 2.27 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.6 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.74 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.