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🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Afghanistan (Asia) has a population of 43,844,111 (2025), ranking 36 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Afghanistan: $417 /inh. (2024), ranking 210 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.9 % (2024). The unemployment rate is 13.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at -6.6 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Afghanistan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (consumer prices) (1/191), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Afghanistan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Egalitarian democracy index (173/173), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (173/173), Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) (106/106).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Afghanistan has $417 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Afghanistan has 13.4 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Afghanistan has -6.6 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Afghanistan has 1.9 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $95.4B | 2024 | 105 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.4 % | 2021 | 138 of 211 |
| GDP | $17.8B | 2024 | 140 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.9 % | 2024 | 148 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $341 /inh. | 2021 | 181 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $2,236 /inh. | 2024 | 190 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | -1 % | 2024 | 194 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $390 /inh. | 2024 | 204 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $417 /inh. | 2024 | 210 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | -6.6 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -8.3 % | 2024 | 2 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 12.1 % | 2017 | 18 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 14.8 % | 2017 | 34 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 76.81 LCU/$ | 2020 | 74 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 37.5 % | 2020 | 123 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 83.4 % | 2025 | 12 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 51.6 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.9 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 16.8 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 13.4 % | 2025 | 165 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 29.5 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 37.5 % | 2025 | 179 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 32.5 % | 2025 | 179 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 68.1 % | 2024 | 42 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 83.8 % | 2024 | 93 of 192 |
| Services exports | $597.4M | 2020 | 147 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $926M | 2025 | 157 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15.7 % | 2024 | 166 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 0 % | 2019 | 182 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -15.7 % | 2020 | 184 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 17.8 % | 2023 | 12 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 4 % | 2020 | 68 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $75M | 2020 | 164 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $20.6M | 2021 | 170 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.1 % | 2021 | 172 of 201 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 39.2 % | 2017 | 21 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 23.6 % | 2024 | 30 of 187 |
| Budget balance | 0.4 % | 2017 | 36 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.8 % | 2021 | 84 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 9.9 % | 2017 | 136 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 4.5 % | 2017 | 152 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 16.6 months | 2020 | 3 of 177 |
| External debt | 19.9 % | 2023 | 16 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $9.7B | 2020 | 84 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 3.1 % | 2020 | 184 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 111.7 % | 2024 | 5 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 34.3 % | 2024 | 7 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 8.4 % | 2024 | 118 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.1 % | 2024 | 150 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 14.5 % | 2024 | 165 of 205 |
| Services | 45.2 % | 2024 | 169 of 202 |
| Gross savings | -2.7 % | 2020 | 174 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 42.6 % | 2025 | 11 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 81.8 per 100 | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Population | 43,844,111 inhab. | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 102 per 100 women | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.5 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 87.4 % | 2021 | 114 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 42.3 % | 2015 | 167 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.5 % | 2025 | 171 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 55 % | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
| Urban population | 25.9 % | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.4 % | 2025 | 206 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 16.9 yrs | 2023 | 216 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.76 children/woman | 2024 | 9 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 35 per 1,000 | 2024 | 9 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.77 % | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 6.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 30 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 38 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 78 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 15.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 103 of 188 |
| Death rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 168 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.7 yrs | 2024 | 170 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 53 per 1,000 | 2024 | 170 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 53.3 yrs | 2023 | 172 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 66.3 yrs | 2024 | 181 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 48.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 183 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 67.8 yrs | 2024 | 185 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 15 % | 2023 | 4 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.32 per 1,000 | 2023 | 150 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 27.8 % | 2024 | 155 of 167 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 80.8 % | 2024 | 171 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 54.5 % | 2024 | 172 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 203 per 100,000 | 2024 | 174 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 55 % | 2024 | 181 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 11.2 % | 2024 | 182 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.55 per 1,000 | 2023 | 182 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 0.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 182 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 77.1 % | 2023 | 188 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 62.6 kg | 2018 | 28 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 69.2 kg | 2018 | 31 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult men | 14.6 % | 2024 | 71 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 20.6 % | 2024 | 80 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 6.3 % | 2024 | 84 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 22.1 % | 2024 | 100 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 26.2 % | 2024 | 103 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 37.9 % | 2024 | 121 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 149 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 11.7 % | 2024 | 150 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 152 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 155.1 cm | 2014 | 166 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 165.3 cm | 2014 | 172 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0 L/person | 2024 | 193 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99.9 % | 2020 | 1 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.77 | 2003 | 21 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.61 | 2003 | 52 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.27 | 2003 | 145 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 163 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 183 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0 % | 2020 | 192 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.2 % | 2024 | 202 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 5,987 km | 2026 | 23 of 230 |
| Total area | 652,870 km² | 2024 | 40 of 212 |
| Land area | 652,230 km² | 2024 | 40 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 33.8 ° | 2026 | 72 of 232 |
| Population density | 65.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 137 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 1,884 m | 2026 | 7 of 166 |
| Highest point | 7,492 m | 2026 | 7 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 258 m | 2026 | 14 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,162 m³/inh. | 2022 | 121 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 327 mm | 2022 | 152 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 58.4 % | 2024 | 43 of 207 |
| Arable land | 12 % | 2024 | 86 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 1.9 % | 2024 | 187 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 3.6 % | 2025 | 189 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.05 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.03 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.07 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.02 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.04 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.02 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2021 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2021 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.09 | 2025 | 161 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.02 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.02 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.02 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.03 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.04 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.02 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.07 | 2025 | 172 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -2.95 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.96 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.77 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.14 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.08 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 17 pts | 2024 | 165 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.31 | 2025 | 188 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.44 | 2025 | 191 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -2.04 | 2025 | 199 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.85 | 2025 | 201 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.97 | 2025 | 202 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -2.18 | 2025 | 202 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 27 % | 2021 | 89 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 46.1 % | 2015 | 106 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 6.5 % | 2020 | 171 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 6 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Right not the same | 2025 | 2 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 25 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 25 /100 | 2025 | 177 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 0 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 0 /100 | 2025 | 181 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 0 /100 | 2025 | 182 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 0 /100 | 2025 | 183 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 5 /100 | 2025 | 186 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 0 /100 | 2025 | 186 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.8 pts | 2025 | 183 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | Death penalty provided for | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4 per 100,000 | 2021 | 111 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 42.2 % | 2015 | 55 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 24.5 % | 2015 | 118 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 19.8 % | 2015 | 151 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 61.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 164 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 61.8 % | 2020 | 187 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 521 per 100,000 | 2023 | 187 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 16.2 % | 2023 | 40 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 16.8 % | 2019 | 68 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $393 | 2024 | 110 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $71.60 | 2020 | 140 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 5.5 /10 | 2024 | 159 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 7.5 % | 2019 | 191 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 28.7 % | 2023 | 108 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2023 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has about 43,844,111 inhabitants (2025), ranking 36 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Afghanistan?
GDP per capita is $417 /inh. (2024): Afghanistan ranks 210 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Afghanistan?
Annual inflation is -6.6 % (2024); Afghanistan ranks 1 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Afghanistan?
The unemployment rate is 13.4 % (2025); Afghanistan ranks 165 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Afghanistan stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Afghanistan has $417 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Afghanistan come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.