What was Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) in 2023?

In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) was $17.15 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) rising or falling?

Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) rose 18.3% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) compare to the world average?

The global average for GDP (current US$) in 2023 was $572.20 billion, so Afghanistan is below the world average.

Afghanistan: GDP (current US$)

Name: Afghanistan: GDP (current US$)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) was $17.15 billion.

That's up 18.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was $572.20 billion .

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2005–2023)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: $20.50B; 2014
Trough: $6.20B; 2005
1-year change: +18.3%
5-year change: -5.0%; -1.0% / yr
10-year change: -14.9%; -1.6% / yr

Real vs nominal growth

Over the last 10 years, Afghanistan's nominal GDP (current US$) changed by -14.9%, while real (inflation-adjusted) GDP (constant 2015 US$) changed by -14.6%. The two series move closely, suggesting modest inflation/currency effects over this period.

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP (current US$)
2023	17.152B
2022	14.497B
2021	14.260B
2020	19.956B
2019	18.799B
2018	18.053B
2017	18.753B
2016	18.117B
2015	19.134B
2014	20.497B

About GDP (current US$)

Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MKTP.CD • Category: Economy

How to read GDP figures: GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is measured in current US dollars, which means values change both due to real economic growth and currency fluctuations. A more useful comparison across countries is GDP per capita, which divides GDP by population. For growth trends, check GDP growth (annual %).

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) was $17.15 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) rose 18.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan's GDP (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP (current US$) in 2023 was $572.20 billion, so Afghanistan is below the world average.
What is GDP (current US$) and how is it measured?: Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD), CC BY 4.0.