Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Statistical performance indicator was 54.39 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan, 2016–2024
Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan is 54.39, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan peaked at 59.18 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.73, in 2016.
Afghanistan ranks 149th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 39.73 | — |
| 2017 | 45.08 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 52.35 | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 51.93 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 55.56 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 59.18 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 58.99 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 56.75 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 54.39 | -4.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 54.39 is below the median for low income countries, which is 58.31, 93% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 54.39 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 63.52, 86% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47.27 | 39.73 | 52.35 | 4 |
| 2020s | 56.97 | 54.39 | 59.18 | 5 |
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 statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan?
- Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan was 54.39 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest statistical performance indicator recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 59.18 in 2021.
- What is the lowest statistical performance indicator recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.73 in 2016.
- How does Afghanistan rank for statistical performance indicator?
- Afghanistan ranks 149th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is statistical performance indicator rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Statistical performance indicator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Performance Indicator provides an overview of the capacity of a country's national statistical system based on five dimensions of data: use, services, products, sources, and infrastructure. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 representing the best score.