Afghanistan: economy and key statistics
Afghanistan is number 137 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $17.8 billion in 2024. GDP per person is $417. The economy grew by 1.9% in 2024. Unemployment is 13.4%. The economy is 45% services, 34% agriculture, 15% industry.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Afghanistan is number 144 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 22.8 out of 100: economic 40, technology 9, military 0 and human capital 55.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $17.8 billion | 2024 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $95.4 billion | 2024 |
| GDP per person | $417 | 2024 |
| Economic growth | +1.9% | 2024 |
| Inflation | -6.6% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 13.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 43.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 9.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 45% | 2024 |
| Industry share of GDP | 15% | 2024 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 8% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 34% | 2024 |
| Exports share of GDP | 16% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 16% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan had a GDP of $17.8 billion in 2024, ranking number 137 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Afghanistan?
GDP per person in Afghanistan was $417 in 2024.
How fast is the economy of Afghanistan growing?
The economy of Afghanistan grew by 1.9% in 2024.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
© 311 Institute 2026. Facts from Wikidata (CC0) and the sources linked on this page. The selection, classification and links are the proprietary work of the 311 Institute, protected by copyright and database rights.