Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Statistical performance indicator was 54.39 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
54.39
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
149th
of 181 countries
All-time high
59.18
in 2021
All-time low
39.73
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Statistical performance indicator in Afghanistan, 2016–2024

02040602016202020242016: 39.72017: 45.12018: 52.32019: 51.92020: 55.62021: 59.22022: 592023: 56.72024: 54.4

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 47.27 39.73 52.35 4
2020s 56.97 54.39 59.18 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 146 Nicaragua 55.8 compare
  2. 147 Namibia 55.66 compare
  3. 148 Algeria 55.24 compare
  4. 150 Guyana 54.06 compare
  5. 151 Iraq 53.98 compare
  6. 152 Chad 53.57 compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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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

Indicator
Statistical performance indicator
Source
Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 1,594 data points, 2016–2024
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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.