Resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Resources statistical capacity was 7,080 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,080
Change on year
down 94.4%
World rank
145th
of 146 countries
All-time high
1.66 million
in 2012
All-time low
7,080
in 2023
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan, 2010–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2010201620232010: 1.2M2011: 1.7M2012: 1.7M2013: 714.7k2014: 1.1M2015: 516.7k2016: 213.2k2017: 164.0k2018: 351.6k2019: 1.1M2020: 392.3k2021: 896.2k2022: 127.3k2023: 7.1k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 7,080 for resources statistical capacity in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is down 94.4% on the previous year and down 99.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan peaked at 1.66 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7,080, in 2023.

Afghanistan ranks 145th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 1.18 million —
2011 1.65 million +40.6%
2012 1.66 million +0.5%
2013 714,668 -57.0%
2014 1.14 million +59.6%
2015 516,683 -54.7%
2016 213,249 -58.7%
2017 164,026 -23.1%
2018 351,614 +114.4%
2019 1.09 million +209.0%
2020 392,312 -63.9%
2021 896,184 +128.4%
2022 127,319 -85.8%
2023 7,080 -94.4%

Afghanistan compared with similar countries

  • Afghanistan's 7,080 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 0% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Afghanistan's 7,080 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 1% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 868,112 164,026 1.66 million 10
2020s 355,724 7,080 896,184 4

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 142 Micronesia (country) 12,299 compare
  2. 143 Nauru 10,815 compare
  3. 144 Trinidad and Tobago 8,419 compare
  4. 146 Wallis and Futuna 5,451 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan?
Resources statistical capacity in Afghanistan was 7,080 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 1.66 million in 2012.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 7,080 in 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank for resources statistical capacity?
Afghanistan ranks 145th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.0%. 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 Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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