Afghanistan—Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #189 of 191Updated June 2026
Latest Value
-20.3%
2023
YoY Change
-9.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#189
of 191 countries
Maximum
63.4%
2007
Minimum
-20.3%
2023
Last
-20.3%
Previous
-18.5%
Highest
63.4%
Lowest
-20.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Afghanistan's current account balance (% of GDP) was -20.3% in 2023, ranking #189 out of 191 countries. This represents a -9.7% change from 2022. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 63.4% (2007) and the lowest was -20.3% (2023). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -20.3% | -9.7% |
| 2022 | -18.5% | -18400.0% |
| 2021 | -0.1% | -100.7% |
| 2020 | 14.0% | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 11.7% | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 12.1% | +59.2% |
| 2017 | 7.6% | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 9.0% | +143.2% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | -43.1% |
| 2014 | 6.5% | +364.3% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | -87.2% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | -59.0% |
| 2011 | 26.6% | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 29.4% | -29.3% |
| 2009 | 41.6% | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 33.8% | -46.7% |
| 2007 | 63.4% | +204.8% |
| 2006 | 20.8% | -31.1% |
| 2005 | 30.2% | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 37.2% | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 29.6% | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 33.9% |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 35.0% | 2026 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 26.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Guyana | 21.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | San Marino | 17.1% | 2026 |
| 5 | Singapore | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Andorra | 16.0% | 2026 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 14.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Norway | 14.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 13.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 12.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current account balance as a percentage of GDP. The sum of net exports, net primary income, and net secondary income. A positive value means the country earns more from abroad than it spends.
Methodology
Based on balance of payments data. Includes trade balance, net income from abroad, and net current transfers.
Unit
Percent of GDP