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

In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) was 413.76, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) rose 15.8% from 2022 to 2023.

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

The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2023 was 21,312.22, so Afghanistan is below the world average.

Afghanistan: GDP per capita (current US$)

Name: Afghanistan: GDP per capita (current US$)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) was 413.76.

That's up 15.8% from 2022, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 21,312.22 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.PCAP.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: 651.42; 2012
Trough: 254.18; 2005
1-year change: +15.8%
5-year change: -15.8%; -3.4% / yr
10-year change: -35.1%; -4.2% / yr

Real vs nominal growth

Over the last 10 years, Afghanistan's nominal GDP per capita (current US$) changed by -35.1%, while real (inflation-adjusted) GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) changed by -34.9%. The two series move closely, suggesting modest inflation/currency effects over this period.

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP per capita (current US$)
2023	413.7579
2022	357.2612
2021	356.4962
2020	510.7871
2019	496.6025
2018	491.3372
2017	525.4698
2016	522.0822
2015	565.5697
2014	625.0549

About GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.CD • Category: Economy

About per capita measures: Per capita figures divide a country's total value by its population, giving a measure of average individual share. This makes countries of different sizes more comparable — a large country like China may have a higher total GDP than Switzerland, but Switzerland's GDP per capita is much higher.

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) was 413.76, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) rose 15.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan's GDP per capita (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2023 was 21,312.22, so Afghanistan is below the world average.
What is GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.CD), CC BY 4.0.