GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 1.87 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 17.3% on the previous year and down 31.2% 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.
That places Afghanistan 149th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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% |
| 2024 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
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 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -20.74 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 146 Lesotho 1.98 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Bermuda 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Malawi 1.89 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Portugal 1.86 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Ukraine 1.82 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Suriname 1.79 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth -7.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 66.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 27,807 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8526 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 355.41 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 57.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 1.87 % change on previous year in 2024, 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 149th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), 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 LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.
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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.