What the Data Shows
Afghanistan’s imports substantially exceeded exports relative to GDP in 2024. Exports equalled 15.7% of GDP, while imports equalled 68.1%. Net exports were therefore −52.4% of GDP. Imports were 4.33 times the export ratio.
Afghanistan Net Exports as a Share of GDP, 2024
Exports minus imports, with component ratios; % of GDP, 2024.
Data table
| Rank | Entry | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exports | 15.7% | 2024 |
| 2 | Imports | 68.1% | 2024 |
| 3 | Net exports | −52.4% | 2024 |
Sources
Publisher: World Bank WDI
Dataset/table: World Development Indicators
Units: percentage points of GDP
Date checked: 2026-07-19
Evidence: Provides Afghanistan net exports relative to GDP values for 2024.
Data notes & caveats
All three values are non-final 2024 World Bank national-account ratios and may be revised.
Methodology
The 2024 export-to-GDP and import-to-GDP ratios come from World Bank WDI. Net exports relative to GDP equal exports minus imports using the unrounded values.
Source consistency notes
Every value uses the stated institutional source family, Afghanistan national scope, 2024, and the labelled unit basis. Signed balances, non-final values, live quotes and mixed valuation bases remain explicit where applicable.
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