GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate was -8.3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at -8.3 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 384.1% on the previous year and down 1,565.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 22.53 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -11.77 % change on previous year, in 2001.
Afghanistan ranks 211th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -11.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 2003 | 11.66 % change on previous year | +90.3% |
| 2004 | 11.27 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 10.91 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 22.53 % change on previous year | +212.9% |
| 2008 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
| 2009 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 2010 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -276.3% |
| 2011 | 16.59 % change on previous year | +335.0% |
| 2012 | 7.3 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2013 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5669 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2015 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +331.8% |
| 2016 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -189.8% |
| 2017 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 2018 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 6.52 % change on previous year | +214.8% |
| 2020 | 6.96 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2022 | 9.41 % change on previous year | +231.3% |
| 2023 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2024 | -8.3 % change on previous year | -384.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's -8.3 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.85 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's -8.3 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.1 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.43 % change on previous year | -11.77 % change on previous year | 22.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.43 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | 16.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 % change on previous year | -8.3 % change on previous year | 9.41 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0237 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 9.26 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -8.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 6.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0237 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -8.3 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.53 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.77 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 211th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,565.0%. 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 deflator (base year varies by country), 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 deflator (base year varies by country). 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 deflator (base year varies by country). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.