Afghanistan

In brief

GDP per person: $417 (2024). World rank 209 of 210 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 47. Gross national income per person: $390 (2024). World rank 200 of 201 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 47. Inflation: -6.6% (2024). World rank 180 of 180; in Asia, 44 of 44. From 2015 to 2025: unemployment 9% → 13.4%, youth unemployment 12.5% → 16.8% (ages 15–24), and women in work or seeking work 19.1% → 5.1%. Worse than all its neighbours (Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China): GDP per person, GDP per person at purchasing power parity, gross national income per person, and unemployment.