Afghanistan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Afghanistan has a developing economy supported by agriculture, trade, services, construction, livestock, and small-scale manufacturing. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps track changes in output per resident through periods of economic transition. Explore Afghanistan’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$448
Est. in USD
World Rank
#194
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
0.0%
$0
Asia Rank
#48
Out of 49 countries
1. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Afghanistan’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, trade, services, construction, and other activities. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps place national economic output into a per-person context. The indicator is useful for comparing Afghanistan with economies of different sizes and levels of development.
2. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita Growth (2002–2026)
3. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $448 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $448 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $418 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $416 | +16.5% |
| 2022 | $357 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $356 | -31.1% |
| 2020 | $517 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $500 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $500 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | $530 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $520 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | $594 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | $630 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | $639 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | $666 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | $612 | +12.5% |
| 2010 | $544 | +23.4% |
| 2009 | $441 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | $390 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | $330 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | $272 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | $253 | +16.1% |
| 2004 | $218 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | $201 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | $208 | — |
4. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
0.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+25.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-13.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+64.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Afghanistan’s GDP per capita can be influenced by agricultural conditions, trade, inflation, investment, external assistance, population growth, and domestic stability. Changes in access to finance and international markets can also affect economic activity. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of growth, disruption, contraction, and adjustment.
5. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Afghanistan
$448
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Afghanistan’s GDP per capita is approximately
97.7%
below the
Asia average
and
98.2%
below the world average.
6. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
| #44 | Timor-Leste | $1,520 |
| #45 | Myanmar | $1,519 |
| #46 | Syria | $847 |
| #47 | North Korea | $640 |
| #48 | Afghanistan | $448 |
| #49 | Yemen | $384 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Afghanistan
Afghanistan GDP (Nominal)
$19.7 Billion
(2026)
Afghanistan GDP Per Capita
$448
(2026)
Afghanistan’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows the size of the national economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer a more balanced view of economic performance.
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8. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
Afghanistan.
9. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Afghanistan GDP per capita is estimated at $448 in 2026.
It ranks #194 globally and #48 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 0.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 13.8%.
It is approximately 97.7% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 98.2% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Afghanistan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Afghanistan GDP per capita is estimated at $448 in 2026.
Afghanistan ranks #194 globally and #48 in Asia by GDP per capita.
GDP per capita was broadly unchanged compared with 2025.
Afghanistan GDP per capita was approximately $594 in 2015.
Afghanistan GDP per capita is approximately 97.7% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.