Afghanistan—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #40 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
652,870
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#40
of 216 countries
Maximum
652,870
2023
Minimum
652,860
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
652,870
Previous
652,860
Highest
652,870
Lowest
652,860
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's surface area (sq km) was 652,870 in 2023, ranking #40 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 652,870 (2023) and the lowest was 652,860 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 652,870 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 652,860 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 652,860 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).