Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.4% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Afghanistan, 2002–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Afghanistan stood at 8.4%.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Afghanistan peaked at 18.8% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2017.
That places Afghanistan 118th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.9% | 13.1% | 18.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 3.5% | 13.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 7.5% | 10.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -52.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices -6.6% (2024)
- GDP per capita 374.38 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 15.97 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 374.38 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 67.53 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 417.86 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.89 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 76.03 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.07 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Afghanistan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Afghanistan was 8.4% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2017.
- How does Afghanistan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Afghanistan ranks 118th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.