Afghanistan GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Afghanistan's gni per capita was $258 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 30.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's gni per capita stood at $258 in 2025, a decline of +$112 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $258 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 200th globally.
Afghanistan's GNI per capita has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 23 years, with a notable peak of 670.00 in 2013 and a trough of 180.00 in 2002. As of 2025, the country's GNI per capita stands at 258.00, ranking 200th globally. In comparison, peer countries such as Burundi have a slightly higher GNI per capita of 280.00. The substantial decline from the 2013 peak to the current value suggests a challenging economic environment. The country's economic performance has been impacted by various factors, and the current trend suggests a need for sustained efforts to stimulate growth. Looking ahead, a shift in the trend would likely require significant improvements in the country's economic and political stability, which could potentially alter the trajectory of Afghanistan's GNI per capita in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $216 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $258 | - | - |
| 2025 | $258 | −$112 | #200 |
| 2023 | $370 | +$0 | #197 |
| 2022 | $370 | −$10 | #199 |
| 2021 | $380 | −$110 | #199 |
| 2020 | $490 | −$30 | #195 |
| 2019 | $520 | +$0 | #195 |
| 2018 | $520 | −$10 | #193 |
| 2017 | $530 | −$30 | #192 |
| 2016 | $560 | −$30 | #191 |
| 2015 | $590 | −$50 | #192 |
| 2014 | $640 | −$30 | #190 |
| 2013 | $670 | +$30 | #189 |
| 2012 | $640 | +$90 | #189 |
| 2011 | $550 | +$20 | #192 |
| 2010 | $530 | +$70 | #189 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's gni per capita was $258 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 30.3% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's gni per capita peaked at $670 in 2013.
The lowest gni per capita in Afghanistan was $180 in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 200th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's gni per capita is projected to reach $258 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Afghanistan in 2025 was $258. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_gni-per-capita,
title = {Afghanistan GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}