Share of services in total exports in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Share of services in total exports was 47.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of services in total exports in Afghanistan, 1979–2020
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of goods and services exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of services in total exports in Afghanistan is 47.4%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in Afghanistan peaked at 85.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 1989.
Afghanistan ranks 57th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of services in total exports in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of goods and services exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 13.2% | — |
| 1980 | 4.8% | -63.6% |
| 1981 | 4.4% | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 6.5% | +46.7% |
| 1983 | 6.4% | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 4.1% | -36.2% |
| 1985 | 6.0% | +47.2% |
| 1986 | 5.6% | -7.0% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 13.3% | +114.5% |
| 1989 | 3.1% | -76.3% |
| 2008 | 69.6% | +2110.2% |
| 2009 | 80.6% | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 83.0% | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 85.0% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 79.6% | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 63.4% | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 67.7% | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 59.2% | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 45.9% | -22.5% |
| 2017 | 32.0% | -30.3% |
| 2018 | 45.6% | +42.6% |
| 2019 | 43.0% | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 47.4% | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 1 |
| 1980s | 6.0% | 3.1% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.1% | 69.6% | 80.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 60.4% | 32.0% | 85.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.4% | 47.4% | 47.4% | 1 |
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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1,972 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 11.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1452 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 60.53 current US$ per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 0.8476 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 10.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4,296 current LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of services in total exports in Afghanistan?
- Share of services in total exports in Afghanistan was 47.4% in 2020, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services in total exports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 85.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 1989.
- How does Afghanistan rank for share of services in total exports?
- Afghanistan ranks 57th out of 198 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.