Afghanistan Live GDP
$11,548,972,861
GDP Added Today
$21,115,327
Afghanistan GDP (2026)
LiveAfghanistan has an economy based on agriculture, trade, mining, and small-scale manufacturing. Farming remains the primary source of employment, while the country's untapped mineral resources provide long-term development potential. This page examines Afghanistan GDP statistics, historical trends, and the economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.00%
vs 2025
โข 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$448
vs 2025
โข $0
Global Rank (Nominal)
#140
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
2002โ2026
25 years
Afghanistan GDP Growth (2002โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
2002โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$20.62B
Lowest GDP
$4.37B
Average Growth
3.99%
2002โ2026
Best Growth
20.60%
Weakest Growth
-14.50%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Afghanistan
0.02%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Afghanistan's GDP in 2026 is $19.66B.
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It ranks #140 among 218 countries.
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Afghanistan contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $448 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.00% in 2026.
Historical Data
Afghanistan GDP Historical Data (2002โ2026)
| 2026 | $19,662,000,000 | 3.00% | $448 | 0.02% | #139 |
| 2025 | $19,662,000,000 | 3.00% | $448 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2024 | $17,817,000,000 | 1.90% | $418 | 0.02% | #135 |
| 2023 | $17,248,000,000 | 2.30% | $416 | 0.02% | #133 |
| 2022 | $14,501,000,000 | -6.20% | $357 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2021 | $14,278,000,000 | -14.50% | $356 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2020 | $20,136,000,000 | -2.40% | $517 | 0.02% | #115 |
| 2019 | $18,876,000,000 | 3.90% | $500 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2018 | $18,336,000,000 | 1.20% | $500 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2017 | $18,883,000,000 | 2.60% | $530 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2016 | $18,020,000,000 | 2.20% | $520 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2015 | $20,057,000,000 | 1.00% | $594 | 0.03% | #111 |
| 2014 | $20,616,000,000 | 2.70% | $630 | 0.03% | #113 |
| 2013 | $20,170,000,000 | 5.70% | $639 | 0.03% | #112 |
| 2012 | $20,293,000,000 | 14.00% | $666 | 0.03% | #112 |
| 2011 | $17,890,000,000 | 6.50% | $612 | 0.02% | #115 |
| 2010 | $15,325,000,000 | 8.40% | $544 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2009 | $12,066,000,000 | 20.60% | $441 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2008 | $10,297,000,000 | 3.90% | $390 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2007 | $8,556,000,000 | 13.30% | $330 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 2006 | $6,925,000,000 | 5.40% | $272 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 2005 | $6,167,000,000 | 11.80% | $253 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2004 | $5,146,000,000 | 0.70% | $218 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2003 | $4,553,000,000 | 8.70% | $201 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2002 | $4,367,000,000 | 0.00% | $208 | 0.01% | #129 |
Afghanistan GDP Projections (IMF)
iProjection data is not available.
Afghanistan Economy Overview
Afghanistan's economy depends largely on agriculture, livestock, trade, mining, and small-scale manufacturing. Wheat, fruits, nuts, saffron, and livestock remain major agricultural products, while agriculture provides employment for much of the population.
The country also possesses significant reserves of copper, iron ore, lithium, rare earth minerals, and gemstones. Small businesses, retail trade, transportation, telecommunications, and local services contribute to domestic economic activity despite infrastructure and investment challenges.
Afghanistan GDP Outlook
Afghanistanโs prospects depend on political stability, humanitarian conditions, agriculture, regional trade, and access to international finance. Mining, irrigation, transport corridors, renewable energy, food processing, and agricultural exports offer long-term potential. Improved banking services and infrastructure could support private enterprise. International restrictions, poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, limited participation of women in the economy, climate shocks, weak institutions, and dependence on aid remain major constraints.