Afghanistan 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.75 billion
↑ 3.52% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$525.47
↑ 0.65% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.65%
↑ 0.39pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.98%
↑ 0.59pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.12 billion | $18.75 billion | +3.52% |
| GDP per Capita | $522.08 | $525.47 | +0.65% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.26% | 2.65% | +0.39pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.38% | 4.98% | +0.59pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.13% | 11.18% | +1.05pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.75 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $525.47
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.65%
- Gross National Income
- $18.96 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.98%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.40%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.18%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 12.14%
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)
- -18.96%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.75 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2017 is $525.47. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2017 is 4.98%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 2.65%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2017 is 11.18%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.