Imports of goods and services in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Imports of goods and services was 709.34 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Afghanistan, 2020–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Afghanistan stood at 709.34 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 27.6% on the previous year and up 38.3% over five years.
Afghanistan ranks 76th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 513.06 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2021 | 404.00 billion constant LCU | -21.3% |
| 2022 | 552.30 billion constant LCU | +36.7% |
| 2023 | 555.95 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 709.34 billion constant LCU | +27.6% |
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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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -9.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 11.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 4,646 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1703 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 71.01 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 12.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per capita 5,040 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 15.81 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Afghanistan?
- Imports of goods and services in Afghanistan was 709.34 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 709.34 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 404.00 billion constant LCU in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Afghanistan ranks 76th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.