GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 17.4%
World rank
148th
of 210 countries
All-time high
28.6 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-20.74 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
24
2001–2024

GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001–2024

-20-1001020302001201220242001: -9.4 % change on previous year2002: 28.6 % change on previous year2003: 8.8 % change on previous year2004: 1.4 % change on previous year2005: 11.2 % change on previous year2006: 5.4 % change on previous year2007: 13.8 % change on previous year2008: 3.9 % change on previous year2009: 21.4 % change on previous year2010: 14.4 % change on previous year2011: 0.427 % change on previous year2012: 12.8 % change on previous year2013: 5.6 % change on previous year2014: 2.7 % change on previous year2015: 1.5 % change on previous year2016: 2.3 % change on previous year2017: 2.6 % change on previous year2018: 1.2 % change on previous year2019: 3.9 % change on previous year2020: -2.4 % change on previous year2021: -20.7 % change on previous year2022: -6.2 % change on previous year2023: 2.3 % change on previous year2024: 1.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan is 1.87 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), 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 148th of 210 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 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001 to 2024.
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 3.92 % 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 0.4266 % change on previous year -97.0%
2012 12.75 % change on previous year +2889.4%
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 +55.8%
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 +228.9%
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%
2024 1.87 % change on previous year -17.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 0.4266 % change on previous year 14.36 % change on previous year 10
2020s -5.04 % change on previous year -20.74 % change on previous year 2.27 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

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  2. 146 Bermuda 1.89 % change on previous year compare
  3. 147 Malawi 1.88 % change on previous year compare
  4. 149 Portugal 1.86 % change on previous year compare
  5. 150 Ukraine 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  6. 151 Suriname 1.79 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
Gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 28.6 % change on previous year in 2002.
What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), 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 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
Afghanistan ranks 148th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. 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 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
258 places, 14,235 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.