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Afghanistan economy
Afghanistan’s economy grew 1.9% in 2024, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices fell 6.6% in 2024, and 13.3% of the labour force was out of work in 2025.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 1.9% | 2024 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | −6.6% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 13.3% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $17.8 bn | 2024 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $417 | 2024 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $2,202 | 2023 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −15.7% | 2020 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | 0.4% | 2017 |
| Population | 43.8 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.