Personal remittances oda in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Personal remittances oda was 788.92 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
788.92 million
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
96th
of 193 countries
All-time high
828.57 million
in 2019
All-time low
89.54 million
in 2008
Years of data
13
2008–2020
Personal remittances oda in Afghanistan, 2008–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 788.92 million for personal remittances oda in 2020.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 108.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Afghanistan peaked at 828.57 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 89.54 million, in 2008.
That places Afghanistan 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances oda in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 89.54 million | — |
| 2009 | 140.69 million | +57.1% |
| 2010 | 378.21 million | +168.8% |
| 2011 | 179.12 million | -52.6% |
| 2012 | 219.42 million | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 347.17 million | +58.2% |
| 2014 | 253.37 million | -27.0% |
| 2015 | 348.62 million | +37.6% |
| 2016 | 627.71 million | +80.1% |
| 2017 | 822.73 million | +31.1% |
| 2018 | 803.55 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 828.57 million | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 788.92 million | -4.8% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 788.92 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 439.71 million, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 788.92 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.23 billion, 64% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 115.12 million | 89.54 million | 140.69 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 480.85 million | 179.12 million | 828.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 788.92 million | 788.92 million | 788.92 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances oda in Afghanistan?
- Personal remittances oda in Afghanistan was 788.92 million in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 828.57 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.54 million in 2008.
- How does Afghanistan rank for personal remittances oda?
- Afghanistan ranks 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2020.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances oda. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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