PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) was 14.8 LCU per international $ in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
14.8 LCU per international $
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
78th
of 203 countries
All-time high
16.93 LCU per international $
in 2012
All-time low
8.8 LCU per international $
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023
PPP conversion factor, GDP in Afghanistan, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ppp conversion factor, gdp in Afghanistan is 14.8 LCU per international $, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, gdp in Afghanistan peaked at 16.93 LCU per international $ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8.8 LCU per international $, in 2001.
That places Afghanistan 78th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.2 LCU per international $ | — |
| 2001 | 8.8 LCU per international $ | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 9.2 LCU per international $ | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 10.07 LCU per international $ | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 10.91 LCU per international $ | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 11.73 LCU per international $ | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 12.2 LCU per international $ | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 14.56 LCU per international $ | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 14.58 LCU per international $ | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 14.18 LCU per international $ | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 14.54 LCU per international $ | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 16.61 LCU per international $ | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 16.93 LCU per international $ | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 16.88 LCU per international $ | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 16.13 LCU per international $ | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 15.82 LCU per international $ | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 15.92 LCU per international $ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 15.42 LCU per international $ | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 14.86 LCU per international $ | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 15.03 LCU per international $ | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 15.34 LCU per international $ | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 14.59 LCU per international $ | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 14.9 LCU per international $ | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 14.8 LCU per international $ | -0.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 14.8 LCU per international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 207.36 LCU per international $, 7% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 14.8 LCU per international $ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.6 LCU per international $, 4.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.64 LCU per international $ | 8.8 LCU per international $ | 14.58 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.81 LCU per international $ | 14.54 LCU per international $ | 16.93 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.91 LCU per international $ | 14.59 LCU per international $ | 15.34 LCU per international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 75 Philippines 19.36 LCU per international $ compare
- 76 Mauritius 17.75 LCU per international $ compare
- 77 Gambia 17.68 LCU per international $ compare
- 79 Czechia 12.96 LCU per international $ compare
- 80 Sao Tome and Principe 12.19 LCU per international $ compare
- 81 Nicaragua 11.98 LCU per international $ 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)
- Population growth rate 0.424 (2100)
- Population density 199.65 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.03 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor, gdp in Afghanistan?
- Ppp conversion factor, gdp in Afghanistan was 14.8 LCU per international $ in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 16.93 LCU per international $ in 2012.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.8 LCU per international $ in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for ppp conversion factor, gdp?
- Afghanistan ranks 78th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ppp conversion factor, gdp rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release