Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) was 4.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 4.37 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 221.0% on the previous year and up 155.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 50.96 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -26.42 % change on previous year, in 1967.
That places Afghanistan 120th out of 186 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.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 14.63 % change on previous year | +185.4% |
| 1963 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1964 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +95.8% |
| 1965 | 2 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1966 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 1967 | -26.42 % change on previous year | -773.6% |
| 1968 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 1969 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +95.1% |
| 1971 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 21.28 % change on previous year | +378.7% |
| 1974 | 49.12 % change on previous year | +130.9% |
| 1975 | 22.35 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1976 | 50.96 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 1977 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1978 | 24.85 % change on previous year | +387.7% |
| 2021 | -7.86 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 2022 | 31.78 % change on previous year | -504.4% |
| 2023 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2024 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -221.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 4.37 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 14.72 % change on previous year, 30% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 4.37 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.2 % change on previous year, 48% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.18 % change on previous year | -26.42 % change on previous year | 14.63 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.85 % change on previous year | 4.44 % change on previous year | 50.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 6.17 % change on previous year | -7.86 % change on previous year | 31.78 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 117 Malta 4.54 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Thailand 4.48 % change on previous year compare
- 119 United Arab Emirates 4.47 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Canada 4.28 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Australia 4.28 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Sweden 4.21 % 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)
- 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 gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 4.37 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 50.96 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.42 % change on previous year in 1967.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 120th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.