Afghanistan GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Afghanistan's gdp growth was 1.75% in 2024, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2024.
Overview
Afghanistan's gdp growth stood at 1.75% in 2024, a decline of +0.52pp from 2023. Afghanistan ranked 141st globally.
Afghanistan's GDP growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 24 years, with the latest figure standing at 1.75% in 2024, ranking 141st globally. This is a far cry from its all-time peak of 28.60% in 2002, a year that marked a period of rapid economic expansion. In contrast, the country faced a severe economic downturn in 2021, with a trough of -20.74%. Afghanistan's current growth rate is comparable to that of its peers, such as Zimbabwe at 1.74% and Slovenia at 1.73%. The country's growth trajectory is likely to continue on a modest path, unless significant investments are made in key sectors or substantial reforms are implemented to boost economic activity, which could potentially alter the current trend and propel Afghanistan's economy towards a more robust growth trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.75% | −0.52pp | #141 |
| 2023 | 2.27% | +8.51pp | #124 |
| 2022 | -6.24% | +8.30pp | #206 |
| 2021 | -20.74% | −18.39pp | #212 |
| 2020 | -2.35% | −6.26pp | #71 |
| 2019 | 3.91% | +2.72pp | #76 |
| 2018 | 1.19% | −1.46pp | #171 |
| 2017 | 2.65% | +0.48pp | #130 |
| 2016 | 2.26% | +1.27pp | #136 |
| 2015 | 1.45% | −1.25pp | #150 |
| 2014 | 2.72% | −2.96pp | #116 |
| 2013 | 5.60% | −8.37pp | #47 |
| 2012 | 12.75% | +6.27pp | #5 |
| 2011 | 0.43% | −8.01pp | #178 |
| 2010 | 14.36% | −6.22pp | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's gdp growth was 1.75% in 2024. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's gdp growth peaked at 28.60% in 2002.
The lowest gdp growth in Afghanistan was -20.74% in 2021.
Afghanistan ranks 141st globally in gdp growth as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gdp growth of Afghanistan in 2024 was 1.75%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_gdp-growth,
title = {Afghanistan GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}