Afghanistan 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$19.91 billion
↑ 11.81% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$651.42
↑ 7.37% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
12.75%
↑ 12.33pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.44%
↓ 5.36pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.81 billion | $19.91 billion | +11.81% |
| GDP per Capita | $606.69 | $651.42 | +7.37% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.43% | 12.75% | +12.33pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 11.80% | 6.44% | -5.36pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.78% | 7.86% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $19.91 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $651.42
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 12.75%
- Gross National Income
- $19.96 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.44%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.30%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.86%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.17%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -25.87%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $19.91 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2012 is $651.42. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2012 is 6.44%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 12.75%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2012 is 7.86%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.