Afghanistan—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Latest Value
47.1%
2019
YoY Change
-13.6%
2016 → 2019
Maximum
54.5%
2016
Minimum
33.7%
2007
CAGR
+2.8%
4 years
Last
47.1%
Previous
54.5%
Highest
54.5%
Lowest
33.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's poverty headcount, national (%) was 47.1% in 2019. This represents a -13.6% change from 2016. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 54.5% (2016) and the lowest was 33.7% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 47.1% | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 54.5% | +42.3% |
| 2011 | 38.3% | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 33.7% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |