Afghanistan 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.26 billion
↓ 28.54% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$356.50
↓ 30.21% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
-20.74%
↓ 18.39pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.13%
↓ 0.47pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $19.96 billion | $14.26 billion | -28.54% |
| GDP per Capita | $510.79 | $356.50 | -30.21% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -2.35% | -20.74% | -18.39pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.60% | 5.13% | -0.47pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.71% | 11.99% | +0.28pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.26 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $356.50
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -20.74%
- Gross National Income
- $14.35 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.13%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.84%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.99%
- 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)
- N/A
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.26 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2021 is $356.50. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2021 is 5.13%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is -20.74%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2021 is 11.99%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.