Country Intelligence

Afghanistan

South Asia

Comprehensive economic, trade, industry and opportunity intelligence for Afghanistan.

Capital Kabul

Population 43.84M (2025)

Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN)

Language Pashto, Dari

Government Taliban-led interim administration

Region South Asia

Income Level Low income (World Bank)

Key Economic Indicators

Latest Available Data

GDP (Nominal)$17.78B (2024)Annual data

GDP Growth (Real)1.87% (2024)Annual data

GDP Per Capita$416.87 (2024)Annual data

Inflation (CPI, annual)-6.6% (2024)Annual data

Unemployment (modeled ILO)13.35% (2025)Annual data

Population43.84M (2025)Annual data

Source: World Bank. Annual data; each card displays its own reference year. View More Economic Data

Trade Overview (Goods)

Merchandise Exports$926M (2025)

Merchandise Imports$3.61B (2025)

Trade Balance-$2.68B (2025)

Source: World Bank merchandise trade. Balance uses a common year.

Top Trading Partners — Total Goods Trade

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Source: UN Comtrade; annual goods trade

1.Agriculture
2.Mining
3.Textiles & Carpets
4.Construction
5.Trade Services

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Market Outlook

Afghanistan is a low-income economy in South Asia with nominal GDP of $17.78B (2024) and real growth of 1.87% (2024). Key sectors include Agriculture, Mining and Textiles & Carpets. Explore dated official statistics, trade flows and ATN business opportunities for Afghanistan.

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