Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) was 9.30 billion in 2023. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Afghanistan, 2002–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Afghanistan is 9.30 billion, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.1% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Afghanistan peaked at 10.06 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.12 billion, in 2002.
That places Afghanistan 29th out of 31 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.12 billion | — |
| 2003 | 1.67 billion | +49.8% |
| 2004 | 1.88 billion | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 3.22 billion | +70.8% |
| 2006 | 3.41 billion | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.30 billion | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 3.43 billion | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 4.16 billion | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 5.91 billion | +42.0% |
| 2011 | 7.39 billion | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 9.95 billion | +34.7% |
| 2013 | 10.06 billion | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 8.25 billion | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 8.47 billion | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 7.33 billion | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 7.96 billion | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 7.98 billion | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 7.37 billion | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 6.97 billion | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 5.67 billion | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 8.30 billion | +46.2% |
| 2023 | 9.30 billion | +12.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 9.30 billion is below the median for low income countries, which is 15.71 billion, 59% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 9.30 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 68.21 billion, 14% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.77 billion | 1.12 billion | 4.16 billion | 8 |
| 2010s | 8.07 billion | 5.91 billion | 10.06 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.56 billion | 5.67 billion | 9.30 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 26 Somalia 14.55 billion compare
- 27 Tajikistan 11.15 billion compare
- 28 Djibouti 9.31 billion compare
- 30 West Bank and Gaza 8.26 billion compare
- 31 Mauritania 6.41 billion compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Afghanistan?
- Imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Afghanistan was 9.30 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.06 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 billion in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
- Afghanistan ranks 29th out of 31 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.