Afghanistan 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.05 billion
↓ 3.73% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$491.34
↓ 6.50% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.19%
↓ 1.46pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.63%
↓ 4.35pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.75 billion | $18.05 billion | -3.73% |
| GDP per Capita | $525.47 | $491.34 | -6.50% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.65% | 1.19% | -1.46pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.98% | 0.63% | -4.35pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.18% | 11.20% | +0.01pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.05 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $491.34
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.19%
- Gross National Income
- $18.29 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.63%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.07%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -21.59%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.05 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2018 is $491.34. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2018 is 0.63%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.19%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2018 is 11.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.