The following is based on new findings from two consecutive  University of Maryland Critical Issues Polls, conducted September 3-20, and October 4-10. The full results can be found here, and the methodology and questionnaire here. 1From the day President Trump announced his decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria, which we started measuring on October…

The Washington Post’s recently published Afghanistan Papers project revealed a purposeful effort, by both Democratic and Republican administrations, to mislead the American public on the harsh realities of the war in Afghanistan. This fall, we asked a nationally representative sample of Americans, as part of the University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll, what exactly they thought of the…

The dialogue brought together over 50 participants from the government, media and research community across different provinces of Afghanistan.

Approximately 7,200 people in Afghanistan are estimated to be HIV positive, according to World Health Organization (WHO), to mark World AIDS Day. Marking

Sixty girls in a Zarbia Girl School in Afghanistan's Eastern Parwan Province have been mysteriously poisoned. They were rushed to the hospital right after the incident.

IP Addresses in Afghanistan decreased to 14505 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15003 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Afghanistan averaged 10249.72 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17245 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 3049 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AfghanistanIP Addresses.

Temperature in Afghanistan decreased to 2.88 celsius in December from 7.73 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Afghanistan averaged 14.04 celsius from 1838 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.53 celsius in July of 1997 and a record low of -4.55 celsius in January of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Afghanistan decreased to 19.04 mm in December from 42.92 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Afghanistan averaged 26.36 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 134.33 mm in April of 1915 and a record low of 0.13 mm in September of 1929. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Average Precipitation.

Afghanistan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Afghanistan averaged -11.59 percent of GDP from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -0.40 percent of GDP in 2018 and a record low of -26.80 percent of GDP in 2008. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 28 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Current Account to GDP in Afghanistan averaged -46.39 percent from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of -20 percent in 2016 and a record low of -75.20 percent in 2006. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Afghanistan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Afghanistan increased 14.60 percent in December of 2017 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Afghanistan averaged 22.32 percent from 2009 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 82.50 percent in 2016 and a record low of -11.80 percent in 2012. This page provides - Afghanistan Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Afghanistan decreased to 7406.60 USD Million in 2018 from 7792.60 USD Million in 2017. Imports in Afghanistan averaged 5281.03 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8932.39 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 1966.07 USD Million in 2005. Afghanistan main imports are: petroleum (33 percent of total imports), machinery and equipment (15 percent), food items (14 percent) and base metals and related articles (9 percent). Main import partners are: Pakistan (14 percent of total imports), Russia (13 percent), Uzbekistan (11 percent), Iran (9.1 percent) and China (9 percent). Others include: Turkmenistan, Japan and Kazakhstan. . This page provides - Afghanistan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Afghanistan increased to 875.24 USD Million in 2018 from 831.93 USD Million in 2017. Exports in Afghanistan averaged 411 USD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 875.24 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 69.10 USD Million in 2002. In Afghanistan, exports account for around 20 percent of GDP. Afghanistan main exports are: carpets and rugs (45 percent of total exports); dried fruits (31 percent) and medicinal plants (12 percent). Main export partners are: Pakistan (48 percent of total exports), India (19 percent) and Russia (9 percent). Others include: Iran, Iraq and Turkey. . This page provides - Afghanistan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Afghanistan increased to 204 USD Million in 2018 from 191 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Afghanistan averaged 227.67 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 296 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 182 USD Million in 2005.

Afghanistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 7.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Afghanistan averaged 12.12 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23 percent in 2006 and a record low of 7.10 percent in 2018. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 563.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Afghanistan is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Afghanistan averaged 478.53 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 587.60 USD in 2013 and a record low of 330.30 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Afghanistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 1734.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Afghanistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 10 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Afghanistan averaged 1472.31 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1807.80 USD in 2013 and a record low of 1016.20 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan decreased to 548531 Million AFS in 2018 from 549450 Million AFS in 2017. Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan averaged 378777.63 Million AFS from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 549450 Million AFS in 2017 and a record low of 202528 Million AFS in 2003. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan decreased to 120785 AFN Million in 2018 from 139181 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan averaged 106196.41 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 139181 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 77324 AFN Million in 2004. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Afghanistan increased to 73330 AFN Million in 2018 from 65138 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Afghanistan averaged 44232.43 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73330 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 8700 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Manufacturing in Afghanistan increased to 51872 AFN Million in 2017 from 51524 AFN Million in 2016. Gdp From Manufacturing in Afghanistan averaged 44620.01 AFN Million from 2002 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 51872 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 34286.60 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a trade deficit of 5131.30 USD Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Afghanistan averaged -4684.60 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -1660.90 USD Million in 2005 and a record low of -8517.90 USD Million in 2012. Since 2006, Afghanistan´s trade deficit has been widening as imports have surged due to the reconstruction effort. Afghanistan main exports are: carpets and rugs; dried fruits and medical plans. Main imports are: petroleum; machinery and equipment and food items. Afghanistan´s main trading partners are: Pakistan (48 percent of total exports and 14 percent of imports) and Russia (9 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports). Others include: Iran, China, India, Japan and Turkey. This page provides - Afghanistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan is ranked 173 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Afghanistan deteriorated to 173 in 2019 from 167 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan averaged 171.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 183 in 2016 and a record low of 154 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan.

Terrorism Index in Afghanistan increased to 9.60 in 2018 from 9.39 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Afghanistan averaged 8.09 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.60 in 2018 and a record low of 5.70 in 2002. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Afghanistan scored 16 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Afghanistan averaged 14.36 Points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 Points in 2005 and a record low of 8 Points in 2012. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Afghanistan is the 173 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Afghanistan averaged 169.86 from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 180 in 2011 and a record low of 117 in 2005. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Afghanistan expanded 2.90 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Afghanistan averaged 6.12 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.20 percent in 2009 and a record low of -1.80 percent in 2015. Afghanistan is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. Since the collapse of the Taliban government and the NATO led invasion in 2001, the economy has been steadily growing due to the influx of foreign aid and investments. However, security threats, the lack of infrastructure and endemic corruption have been hampering economic activity. Agriculture (23 percent of GDP) is the most important sector of the economy, as the majority of the population is dependent on crops. The industrial sector accounts for 21 percent of total GDP, mostly due to manufacturing (11 percent) and construction (9.2 percent). The resurgence of the public sector has led to growth in services, which now account for around 52 percent of GDP. The services sector main segments are transport, storage & communication (24 percent); government services (12.5 percent) and wholesale & retail trade (6.3 percent). This page provides - Afghanistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Afghanistan remained unchanged at 11.10 percent in 2019 from 11.10 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Afghanistan averaged 9.70 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.40 percent in 1993 and a record low of 6.70 percent in 2009. In Afghanistan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Afghanistan Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a government budget deficit of 9490 AFN Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Afghanistan averaged -81062.40 AFN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -8555.30 AFN Million in 2015 and a record low of -177409.70 AFN Million in 2012. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 996 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Afghanistan averaged -2491.33 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -607.82 USD Million in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of -7558 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Afghanistan Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Afghanistan was worth 22 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Afghanistan represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. GDP in Afghanistan averaged 7.13 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.54 USD Billion in 1960. The biggest sector of Afghanistan´s economy is services. Wholesale and retail trade, restaurants and hotels; transport, storage and communications; finance, insurance and real estate and community, personal, social and government services account for 49 percent of the GDP. Agriculture creates 26 percent of the output. Manufacturing and mining constitute 13 percent of the wealth and construction 12 percent. This page provides - Afghanistan GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Afghanistan was estimated at 32.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Afghanistan had a population of 8.8 million people. The population of Afghanistan represents 0.51 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 197 people on the planet is a resident of Afghanistan. This page provides - Afghanistan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Afghanistan was recorded at 3.70 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Afghanistan averaged 3.71 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.97 percent in April of 2011 and a record low of -18.39 percent in May of 2009. In Afghanistan, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is divided into two main groups: Food Items, accounting for 61.3 percent of total CPI and Non-Food Items making up the remaining 38.7 percent. The most important food items are: bread and cereals (28 percent), meat (6 percent), milk, cheese and eggs (5.6 percent) and oil and fats (5.3 percent). The non-food items are mainly composed of: housing (17.2 percent), clothing (7.2 percent), household goods (7 percent), transportation (2.3 percent), and health (2 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Afghanistan increased 1.10 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Afghanistan averaged -0.04 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.27 percent in January of 2011 and a record low of -42.98 percent in May of 2011. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan increased to 108.80 points in January from 107.30 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan averaged 107.02 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.90 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 100.30 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Afghanistan Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Afghanistan increased to 111.60 points in January of 2020 from 110.80 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Afghanistan averaged 108.08 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.80 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 97 points in May of 2016. This page provides - Afghanistan Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Afghanistan increased 1.60 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Afghanistan averaged 3.09 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in January of 2012 and a record low of -3.69 percent in July of 2015. This page provides - Afghanistan Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Afghanistan increased 6 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Afghanistan averaged 4.24 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.30 percent in July of 2014 and a record low of -5.94 percent in July of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Afghanistan was last recorded at 14.84 percent. Interest Rate in Afghanistan averaged 15.30 percent from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 14.84 percent in the first quarter of 2017. In Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Bank does not set an interest rate. Instead, we use the average lending rate. This page provides - Afghanistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Afghanistan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Afghanistan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Afghanistan recorded 4033 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Afghanistan reported 109 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Coronavirus Cases.

Afghanistan recorded 115 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Afghanistan reported 4033 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Coronavirus Deaths.

Afghanistan recorded 502 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Afghanistan reported 115 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Coronavirus Recovered.

Electricity Production in Afghanistan decreased to 978.70 Gigawatt-hour in 2018 from 1098.10 Gigawatt-hour in 2017. Electricity Production in Afghanistan averaged 971.63 Gigawatt-hour from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1098.10 Gigawatt-hour in 2017 and a record low of 827.10 Gigawatt-hour in 2008. This page provides - Afghanistan Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Afghanistan decreased to 139295 AFN Million in 2018 from 140570 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Transport in Afghanistan averaged 81931.25 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 140570 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 20274.10 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Transport, Storage and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 20 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Afghanistan averaged 18.67 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2007 and a record low of 0 percent in 2006. In Afghanistan, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Afghanistan. This page provides - Afghanistan Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Afghanistan increased to 4316 AFN Million in 2018 from 4206 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Mining in Afghanistan averaged 2279.64 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4316 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 256.30 AFN Million in 2003. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Afghanistan decreased to 210 AFN Million in 2018 from 222 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Afghanistan averaged 196.76 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 231 AFN Million in 2016 and a record low of 121 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Afghanistan increased to 117.15 points in March from 116.91 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Afghanistan averaged 110.79 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.54 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 103.60 points in November of 2015. In Afghanistan, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is divided into two main groups: Food Items, accounting for 61.3 percent of total CPI and Non-Food Items making up the remaining 38.7 percent. The most important food items are: bread and cereals (28 percent), meat (6 percent), milk, cheese and eggs (5.6 percent) and oil and fats (5.3 percent). The non-food items are mainly composed of: housing (17.2 percent), clothing (7.2 percent), household goods (7 percent), transportation (2.3 percent), and health (2 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gold Reserves in Afghanistan remained unchanged at 21.87 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21.87 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Afghanistan averaged 21.87 Tonnes from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.90 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 21.87 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2008. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Afghanistan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.