Communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Communications, computer, etc. was 25.7% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan, 1979–2020
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2020, communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan stood at 25.7%.
That represents a change of down 25.8% on the previous year and up 104.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan peaked at 100.0% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 12.5%, in 2010.
Afghanistan ranks 94th of 197 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.
Communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 90.7% | — |
| 1980 | 97.2% | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 85.6% | -11.9% |
| 1982 | 96.9% | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 96.8% | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 97.6% | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 98.2% | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 100.0% | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 17.8% | -82.2% |
| 2009 | 20.5% | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 12.5% | -38.8% |
| 2011 | 18.1% | +44.5% |
| 2012 | 14.6% | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 28.3% | +94.2% |
| 2014 | 16.4% | -42.0% |
| 2015 | 20.9% | +27.2% |
| 2016 | 31.9% | +53.0% |
| 2017 | 30.9% | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 35.9% | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 34.6% | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 25.7% | -25.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 90.7% | 90.7% | 90.7% | 1 |
| 1980s | 97.2% | 85.6% | 100.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.1% | 17.8% | 20.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 24.4% | 12.5% | 35.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.7% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.59 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -6.24 Percent per annum (2022)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 38.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 283.72 current US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 25.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 48.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 20,139 current LCU per person (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -57.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -41.64 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Afghanistan was 25.7% in 2020, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 1986.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.5% in 2010.
- How does Afghanistan rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Afghanistan ranks 94th out of 197 countries with data for 2020.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.