Afghanistan 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.12 billion
↓ 5.32% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$522.08
↓ 7.69% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.26%
↑ 0.81pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.38%
↑ 5.05pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $19.13 billion | $18.12 billion | -5.32% |
| GDP per Capita | $565.57 | $522.08 | -7.69% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.45% | 2.26% | +0.81pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.66% | 4.38% | +5.05pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.05% | 10.13% | +1.08pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.12 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $522.08
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.26%
- Gross National Income
- $18.35 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.38%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -2.20%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 10.13%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 17.58%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -14.95%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.12 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Afghanistan for 2016 is $522.08. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Afghanistan for 2016 is 4.38%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Afghanistan's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 2.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Afghanistan for 2016 is 10.13%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.