Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU) was 155.61 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Industry (including construction), value added in Afghanistan, 2002–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, industry (including construction), value added in Afghanistan stood at 155.61 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added in Afghanistan peaked at 191.38 billion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 54.05 billion constant LCU, in 2002.
That places Afghanistan 95th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 54.05 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2003 | 59.60 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 70.01 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 79.11 billion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 89.92 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 96.79 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 102.34 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 108.59 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 115.40 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 126.72 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 134.82 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 141.65 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 145.56 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 151.64 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 150.47 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 164.33 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 182.53 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 191.38 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 182.52 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 159.14 billion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 150.03 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 152.72 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 155.61 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 155.61 billion constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 268.01 billion constant LCU, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 155.61 billion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 155.61 billion constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.55 billion constant LCU | 54.05 billion constant LCU | 108.59 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 2010s | 150.45 billion constant LCU | 115.40 billion constant LCU | 191.38 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.00 billion constant LCU | 150.03 billion constant LCU | 182.52 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 92 Argentina 171.64 billion constant LCU compare
- 93 Central African Republic 164.74 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Netherlands 155.88 billion constant LCU compare
- 96 Singapore 154.77 billion constant LCU compare
- 97 Guatemala 141.78 billion constant LCU compare
- 98 Djibouti 119.95 billion constant LCU 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 industry (including construction), value added in Afghanistan?
- Industry (including construction), value added in Afghanistan was 155.61 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 191.38 billion constant LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.05 billion constant LCU in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for industry (including construction), value added?
- Afghanistan ranks 95th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industry (including construction), value added rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC (Rev.4) divisions 05-43. It is comprised of mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas industries. Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. 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.