GDP per Capita (PPP): Afghanistan

Analysis# Afghanistan GDP per Capita (PPP) Afghanistan's GDP per capita (PPP) stood at 2,196.13 international dollars in 2024, reflecting a 102.8% increase from 2002's low of 1,082.92. The country reached its peak of 2,589.41 in 2019, demonstrating two decades of largely upward economic growth despite significant challenges. A sharp decline beginning in 2020 marked a turning point. From the 2019 peak, GDP per capita dropped 15% by 2021 following the Taliban's takeover, falling to 2,138.87. The metric has since stabilized, recovering modestly to 2,196.13 by 2024. While this represents a rebound from the 2021 trough, Afghanistan remains 5.2% below its pre-collapse peak, suggesting ongoing structural economic pressures despite recent stabilization.