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Afghanistan Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-0.54% +0.79% (+59.4%)
Year 2024 Rank #146 Global Peak 1.63% (2018) Source IMF WEO

Afghanistan Budget Deficit (2002–2024)

Overview

Afghanistan's budget deficit stood at -0.54% in 2024, a rise of +0.79% from 2023. Afghanistan ranked 146th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2024 -0.54% +0.79% #146
2023 -1.33% −0.33% #126
2022 -1.00% −0.51% #129
2021 -0.49% +1.76% #158
2020 -2.24% −1.19% #162
2019 -1.06% −2.69% #112
2018 1.63% +2.31% #157
2017 -0.67% −0.80% #136
2016 0.13% +1.51% #153
2015 -1.38% +0.34% #134
2014 -1.72% −1.09% #125
2013 -0.63% −0.81% #143
2012 0.18% +0.85% #145
2011 -0.67% −1.61% #135
2010 0.93% +2.69% #163
Show all years (2002-2024)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's budget deficit?

Afghanistan's budget deficit was -0.54% in 2024. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 59.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's budget deficit peaked at 1.63% in 2018.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Afghanistan?

The lowest budget deficit in Afghanistan was -3.86% in 2008.

How does Afghanistan rank in budget deficit?

Afghanistan ranks 146th globally in budget deficit as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for budget deficit?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the budget deficit of Afghanistan in 2024?

The budget deficit of Afghanistan in 2024 was -0.54%. This ranks 146th in the world.

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