Afghanistan—GDP per Capita (USD)
Latest Value
$417
2024
YoY Change
+2.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#190
of 192 countries
Maximum
$666
2012
Minimum
$201
2003
CAGR
+3.2%
23 years
Last
$417
Previous
$409
Highest
$666
Lowest
$201
Unit
Current USD
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Afghanistan's gdp per capita was $417 in 2024, ranking #190 out of 192 countries. This represents a +2.0% change from 2023. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was $666 (2012) and the lowest was $201 (2003). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $417 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $409 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | $355 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $356 | -31.1% |
| 2020 | $517 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $500 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | $500 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | $530 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | $520 | -12.4% |
| 2015 | $594 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | $630 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | $639 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | $666 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | $612 | +12.5% |
| 2010 | $544 | +23.4% |
| 2009 | $441 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | $390 | +18.0% |
| 2007 | $330 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | $272 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | $253 | +15.6% |
| 2004 | $218 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | $201 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | $208 |
Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $246,738 | 2026 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $154,115 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ireland | $135,247 | 2026 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $118,173 | 2026 |
| 5 | Iceland | $108,591 | 2026 |
| 6 | Singapore | $99,042 | 2026 |
| 7 | Norway | $96,580 | 2026 |
| 8 | United States | $92,883 | 2026 |
| 9 | Denmark | $82,706 | 2026 |
| 10 | Netherlands | $77,881 | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.
Methodology
Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.
Unit
Current USD