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Afghanistan Consumer Price Index

Consumer price index (2010 = 100)  FP.CPI.TOTL

Afghanistan's consumer price index was 182.94 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2025.

182.94 +14.41 (+8.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #71 Global Peak 189.24 (2022) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Consumer Price Index (2004–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's consumer price index stood at 182.94 in 2025, a rise of +14.41 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 182.94 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 71st globally.

Afghanistan's Consumer Price Index has been tracked for 22 years, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 182.94, ranking 71st globally. This is slightly below the all-time peak of 189.24 reached in 2022, a year marked by significant economic challenges. In contrast, the earliest recorded value in 2004 was 63.52, the all-time trough. Compared to its peers, Afghanistan's Consumer Price Index is closely aligned with that of Iceland at 182.90 and West Bank and Gaza at 182.24. As the country navigates its economic landscape, the trajectory of the Consumer Price Index may be influenced by factors such as changes in global commodity prices or domestic policy initiatives, which could potentially alter the current trend and impact the country's economic stability in the future.

Data & projection

Year Consumer Price Index YoY change Rank
2027* trend 189.85 - -
2026* trend 186.39 - -
2025* trend 182.94 - -
2025 182.94 +14.41 #71
2024 168.54 −11.91 #98
2023 180.45 −8.79 #118
2022 189.24 +22.82 #131
2021 166.42 +8.13 #125
2020 158.29 +8.40 #124
2019 149.90 +3.37 #124
2018 146.52 +0.91 #128
2017 145.61 +6.90 #134
2016 138.71 +5.83 #139
2015 132.88 −0.89 #140
2014 133.77 +5.97 #157
2013 127.80 +8.79 #161
2012 119.01 +7.20 #159
2011 111.80 +11.80 #170
Show all years (2004-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's consumer price index?▾

Afghanistan's consumer price index was 182.94 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest consumer price index in Afghanistan?▾

Afghanistan's consumer price index peaked at 189.24 in 2022.

What was the lowest consumer price index in Afghanistan?▾

The lowest consumer price index in Afghanistan was 63.52 in 2004.

How does Afghanistan rank in consumer price index?▾

Afghanistan ranks 71st globally in consumer price index as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for consumer price index?▾

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected consumer price index of Afghanistan in 2025?▾

Afghanistan's consumer price index is projected to reach 182.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the consumer price index of Afghanistan in 2025?▾

The consumer price index of Afghanistan in 2025 was 182.94. This ranks 71st in the world.

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Afghanistan Consumer Price Index. HistorySaid. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/consumer-price-index/
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@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_consumer-price-index, title = {Afghanistan Consumer Price Index}, url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/consumer-price-index/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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