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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18.8% | — |
| 2003 | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 17.6% | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 16.6% | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 16.4% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 17.7% | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 17.8% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 13.1% | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 12.5% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 13.8% | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 12.5% | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 11.5% | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 11.5% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 11.4% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | -64.0% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 6.2% | +74.5% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 7.5% | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 8.5% | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 10.2% | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | -26.0% |
| 2024 | 8.4% | +11.6% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 8.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 8.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 89% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
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
- 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 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.