Afghanistan GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Afghanistan's gdp per capita ppp was $2,196 in 2024, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2023. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2024.
Overview
Afghanistan's gdp per capita ppp stood at $2,196 in 2024, a rise of +$32 from 2023. Afghanistan ranked 186th globally.
Afghanistan's GDP per Capita PPP has demonstrated a mixed trajectory over the past quarter century, with significant fluctuations in its ranking globally. At its all-time peak in 2019, the country's GDP per Capita PPP stood at 2,583.49, a considerable increase from its all-time trough of 747.69 in 2001, a year marked by devastating conflict. Although Afghanistan's GDP per Capita PPP declined to 2,196.13 by 2024, ranking 186 globally, it remains ahead of its peer Sudan, which ranked 194, with a GDP per Capita PPP of 2,115.82. The country's GDP per Capita PPP has also surpassed that of Solomon Islands, which ranked 182, with a GDP per Capita PPP of 2,674.89. The varying trajectory of Afghanistan's GDP per Capita PPP underscores the impact of conflict and economic instability on its economic development. As the country continues to navigate its post-conflict recovery, a sustained investment in human capital and infrastructure would be crucial in altering the trajectory of its GDP per Capita PPP and propelling it towards more sustainable growth.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,196 | +$32 | #186 |
| 2023 | $2,202 | +$91 | #189 |
| 2022 | $2,123 | −$16 | #191 |
| 2021 | $2,144 | −$445 | #191 |
| 2020 | $2,562 | −$27 | #182 |
| 2019 | $2,583 | +$147 | #182 |
| 2018 | $2,432 | +$93 | #184 |
| 2017 | $2,336 | +$32 | #184 |
| 2016 | $2,213 | −$79 | #183 |
| 2015 | $2,284 | −$36 | #183 |
| 2014 | $2,224 | −$79 | #180 |
| 2013 | $2,133 | −$85 | #181 |
| 2012 | $1,988 | −$2 | #185 |
| 2011 | $1,744 | −$156 | #187 |
| 2010 | $1,766 | −$17 | #187 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's gdp per capita ppp was $2,196 in 2024. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $2,583 in 2019.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Afghanistan was $748 in 2001.
Afghanistan ranks 186th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gdp per capita ppp of Afghanistan in 2024 was $2,196. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Afghanistan GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}