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Afghanistan

03:48:08 PM · October 2, 2026
Asia/Kabul · UTC+04:30
☀️ 26.4°C · Clear sky · 💧 19% · 💨 5.6 km/h
AF AFG Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Afghanistan Country Statistics

Explore Afghanistan population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Population

The population of Afghanistan is 43,844,111 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.77%.

Afghanistan GDP

The total GDP of Afghanistan is $17.78B in the latest available data.

Afghanistan GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Afghanistan is 1.87%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Afghanistan GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Afghanistan is $417 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Afghanistan Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Afghanistan.

  • Birth rate 35.01
  • Death rate 5.70
  • Life expectancy 66.3 years
  • Population growth 2.77%

Afghanistan Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Afghanistan.

  • Literacy rate 37.3%
  • Internet users 16.1%

Afghanistan Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Afghanistan.

  • Inflation -6.60%
  • Unemployment 13.4%

Afghanistan Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Afghanistan.

  • Renewable energy 20.0%
  • CO₂ emissions 0.2830
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Afghanistan.

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Population
43,844,111
reference year 2025
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GDP
$17.78B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$417
per person
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GDP Growth
1.87%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
66.3
years
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Internet Users
16.1%
of population
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Literacy Rate
37.3%
literacy
📉
Inflation
-6.60%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 35.01
Death Rate 5.70
Population Growth 2.77%
Poverty Rate 47.1%
Unemployment 13.4%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 58.4%
Renewable Energy 20.0%
Energy Consumption —
CO₂ Emissions 0.2830
EDUCATION DATA

Afghanistan Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Afghanistan.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 10.9% (2020)
Education Expenditure 4.3% (2017)
TOURISM DATA

Afghanistan Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Afghanistan.

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International Tourist Arrivals —
Data Year —
Source —
BANKING DATA

Afghanistan Banking Information

Central banking information for Afghanistan.

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Central Bank Da Afghanistan Bank
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Afghanistan
ISO Code AF
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Afghanistan Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Afghanistan.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Afghanistan vs NRF

Location Afghanistan
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Afghanistan vs IS

Location Afghanistan
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Afghanistan vs NRF

Location Afghanistan
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Afghanistan vs IS

Location Afghanistan
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Afghanistan vs AFF, NRF

Location Afghanistan
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Afghanistan vs IS

Location Afghanistan
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Afghanistan vs AFF, NRF

Location Afghanistan
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Afghanistan vs IS

Location Afghanistan
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Afghanistan vs NRF, Taleban

Location Afghanistan
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Afghanistan vs IS

Location Afghanistan
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Afghanistan from 2000 onward.

Population 43,844,111 people · 2025
GDP Growth 1.87 % · 2024
GDP Per Capita 417 US$ per person · 2024
Inflation -6.60 % · 2024
Health Expenditure 14.99 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 35.01 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.283 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 43,844,111 — — — — — —
2024 42,647,492 1.87 417 -6.60 — 35.01 0.283
2023 41,454,761 2.27 414 -4.64 14.99 35.44 0.281
2022 40,578,842 -6.24 357 13.71 23.09 36.05 0.278
2021 40,000,412 -20.74 356 5.13 21.51 36.34 0.312
2020 39,068,979 -2.35 511 5.60 15.53 36.60 0.311
2019 37,856,121 3.91 497 2.30 14.83 37.14 0.320
2018 36,743,039 1.19 491 0.63 14.21 37.62 0.321
2017 35,688,935 2.65 525 4.98 12.62 38.17 0.291
2016 34,700,612 2.26 522 4.38 11.82 38.73 0.219
2015 33,831,764 1.45 566 -0.66 10.11 39.36 0.249
2014 32,792,523 2.72 625 4.67 9.53 39.65 0.243
2013 31,622,704 5.60 637 7.39 8.81 40.29 0.267
2012 30,560,034 12.75 651 6.44 7.90 40.70 0.323
2011 29,347,708 0.43 607 11.80 8.56 40.97 0.393
2010 28,284,089 14.36 561 2.18 8.57 41.76 0.278
2009 27,466,101 21.39 452 -6.81 9.82 42.16 0.224
2008 26,482,622 3.92 382 26.42 10.26 42.54 0.147
2007 25,909,852 13.83 376 8.68 9.90 43.83 0.080
2006 25,424,094 5.36 274 6.78 10.62 44.09 0.056
2005 24,404,567 11.23 254 12.69 9.95 44.95 0.052
2004 23,560,654 1.41 222 — 9.81 46.49 0.038
2003 22,733,049 8.83 199 — 8.94 47.06 0.045
2002 21,378,117 28.60 179 — 9.44 47.49 0.044
2001 20,284,307 -9.43 139 — — 49.62 0.046
2000 20,130,327 — 175 — — 51.49 0.050
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Region Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Subregion —
ISO Code AFG
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