Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 16.71 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16.71 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
135th
of 207 countries
All-time high
19.75 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
528.89 million current US$
in 1960
Years of data
45
1960–2024
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Afghanistan, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 16.71 billion current US$ for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Afghanistan peaked at 19.75 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 528.89 million current US$, in 1960.
Afghanistan ranks 135th of 207 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 528.89 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 540.00 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1962 | 537.78 million current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 731.11 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1964 | 777.78 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1965 | 973.33 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1966 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +38.6% |
| 1967 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1968 | 1.33 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1969 | 1.36 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 1.69 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1971 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 1.54 billion current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1973 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1975 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 2.49 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 3.20 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1979 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 3.53 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 3.37 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 3.77 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 4.41 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 5.07 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 6.01 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 6.74 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 9.48 billion current US$ | +40.7% |
| 2008 | 9.83 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 11.97 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2010 | 15.26 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2011 | 17.13 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 19.14 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 19.33 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 19.75 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 18.37 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 17.25 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 17.78 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 17.13 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 17.92 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 19.06 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 13.55 billion current US$ | -28.9% |
| 2022 | 13.74 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 16.22 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2024 | 16.71 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 16.71 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.14 billion current US$, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 16.71 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 110.20 billion current US$, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 974.44 million current US$ | 528.89 million current US$ | 1.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.31 billion current US$ | 1.54 billion current US$ | 3.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.45 billion current US$ | 3.37 billion current US$ | 3.53 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.16 billion current US$ | 3.77 billion current US$ | 11.97 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 17.91 billion current US$ | 15.26 billion current US$ | 19.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.86 billion current US$ | 13.55 billion current US$ | 19.06 billion current US$ | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.79 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.7698 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 20.60 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 58.83 % change on previous year (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0014 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.515 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.73 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Afghanistan?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Afghanistan was 16.71 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.75 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 528.89 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Afghanistan ranks 135th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.