Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 25.24 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 25.24 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 1,382.7% on the previous year and up 250.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 147.83 % change on previous year in 1963 and was at its lowest, -16.74 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Afghanistan 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 15 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 1963 | 147.83 % change on previous year | +885.5% |
| 1964 | 14.04 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1965 | 49.23 % change on previous year | +250.8% |
| 1966 | 20.62 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 1967 | -8.55 % change on previous year | -141.5% |
| 1968 | -12.15 % change on previous year | +42.1% |
| 1969 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 1970 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 1971 | 41.49 % change on previous year | -4041.5% |
| 1972 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1973 | -11.54 % change on previous year | +411.5% |
| 1974 | 25.22 % change on previous year | -318.6% |
| 1975 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1976 | 12.5 % change on previous year | +125.0% |
| 1977 | 15.2 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1978 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 2021 | -16.74 % change on previous year | -466.3% |
| 2022 | 50.83 % change on previous year | -403.7% |
| 2023 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2024 | 25.24 % change on previous year | -1382.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 25.24 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 19.04 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 25.24 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.18 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +4041.5% | -1.05 % change on previous year | 41.49 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1382.7% | -1.97 % change on previous year | 25.24 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.19 % change on previous year | -12.15 % change on previous year | 147.83 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.97 % change on previous year | -11.54 % change on previous year | 41.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 14.34 % change on previous year | -16.74 % change on previous year | 50.83 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 17 Sierra Leone 30.13 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Iraq 28.75 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Guinea 26 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Malawi 24.72 % change on previous year compare
- 22 United States Virgin Islands 24.67 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uganda 24.24 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 60.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 25.24 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 147.83 % change on previous year in 1963.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.74 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.