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.

GDP From Services in Afghanistan increased to 274374 AFN Million in 2018 from 274350 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Services in Afghanistan averaged 176547.81 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 274374 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 69162 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 20 percent. In Afghanistan, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Afghanistan. This page provides - Afghanistan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Afghanistan increased to 269.60 points in 2018 from 262.40 points in 2017. GDP Deflator in Afghanistan averaged 192.35 points from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 269.60 points in 2018 and a record low of 100 points in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp Deflator- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Afghanistan increased to 1165894 AFN Million in 2018 from 1112235 AFN Million in 2017. Consumer Spending in Afghanistan averaged 721176.48 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1165894 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 225164 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Afghanistan increased to 183431 AFN Million in 2018 from 174187 AFN Million in 2017. Government Spending in Afghanistan averaged 95712.08 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 183431 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 15514 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 10 percent. In Afghanistan, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Afghanistan. This page provides - Afghanistan Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in Afghanistan was last recorded at 12.5 percent of GDP in 2018 . Government Spending To GDP in Afghanistan averaged 11.19 percent from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 14 percent in 2010 and a record low of 7.70 percent in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Spending To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Afghanistan increased to 325528 AFN Million in 2018 from 265637 AFN Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Afghanistan averaged 147045.38 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 325528 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 22874.70 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cement Production in Afghanistan increased to 139.20 Thousands of Tonnes in 2018 from 109.60 Thousands of Tonnes in 2017. Cement Production in Afghanistan averaged 82.17 Thousands of Tonnes from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 186.30 Thousands of Tonnes in 2016 and a record low of 31.50 Thousands of Tonnes in 2009. This page provides - Afghanistan Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Afghanistan increased by 316982 AFN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Afghanistan averaged 256852.62 AFN Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 535993 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of -66849.40 AFN Million in 2008. This page provides - Afghanistan Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Donald Trump has dashed hopes for an imminent peace deal with the Taliban that were intended to pave the way for the US to withdraw the last of its troops from Afghanistan. Jyotsna Singh discusses how this leaves the war torn country as it prepares for presidential elections at the end of the month, with Stephanie Findlay and Farhan Bokhari.

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The death of a doctor who transformed Afghan lives contrasts with revelations of US ignorance

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Donald Trump embraced a wounded and wheel-chair bound Captain Luis Avila who sang 'God Bless America' at a ceremony to honor the new incoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

Captain Stuart Croxford, pictured, survived a bomb attack in Afghanistan in 2012 where he suffered severe foot and ankle injuries - although his leg had been saved.