Afghanistan FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Afghanistan's fdi outflows was 0.22% in 2021, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2021.
Overview
Afghanistan's fdi outflows stood at 0.22% in 2021, a rise of +0.03% from 2020. Afghanistan ranked 74th globally.
Afghanistan's foreign direct investment outflows have shown a notable increase over the 17-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2021 standing at 0.22, ranking 74th globally. This is also the all-time peak, surpassing the values of peer countries such as Bolivia, with its 0.19, and matching those of Ukraine and French Polynesia, both at 0.22. In contrast, the country experienced its lowest outflows in 2012, with a value of -0.04, highlighting the significant growth since then. The recent peak in 2021 suggests a positive trend, with Afghanistan's outflows now comparable to those of its peers. As the country continues to navigate its economic development, a sustained increase in foreign direct investment outflows would likely require improvements in its business environment and economic stability, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.22% | +0.03% | #74 |
| 2020 | 0.19% | +0.05% | #77 |
| 2019 | 0.14% | −0.07% | #60 |
| 2018 | 0.21% | +0.15% | #79 |
| 2017 | 0.06% | −0.02% | #49 |
| 2016 | 0.08% | +0.07% | #49 |
| 2015 | 0.01% | +0.01% | #38 |
| 2014 | 0.00% | −0.00% | #26 |
| 2013 | 0.00% | +0.05% | #30 |
| 2012 | -0.04% | −0.05% | #26 |
| 2011 | 0.01% | +0.01% | #27 |
| 2010 | -0.01% | −0.01% | #20 |
| 2009 | 0.00% | +0.02% | #31 |
| 2008 | -0.02% | −0.04% | #20 |
| 2005 | 0.02% | +0.04% | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's fdi outflows was 0.22% in 2021. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's fdi outflows peaked at 0.22% in 2021.
The lowest fdi outflows in Afghanistan was -0.04% in 2012.
Afghanistan ranks 74th globally in fdi outflows as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The fdi outflows of Afghanistan in 2021 was 0.22%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_fdi-outflows,
title = {Afghanistan FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}