The Afghan Afghani is the currency of Afghanistan. It has experienced significant volatility due to political instability and economic challenges. The currency has been managed by Da Afghanistan Bank since 2003.
Economy
Afghanistan is a member of OIC, SAARC (observer), ECO.
Main industries include: Agriculture, Textiles, Food processing, Mining, Handicrafts.
Afghanistan is part of the World Trade Organization.
Imports are machinery, food, textiles, petroleum products.
Major exports include opium, fruits and nuts, handwoven carpets, wool, cotton, hides.
GDP: $14.8 billion (2021 est.).
GDP per capita: $368 (2021 est.).
Unemployment rate: 11.7% (2021 est.).
Inflation rate: 2.3% (2019 est.).
Main trading partners: Pakistan, India, China, Iran, Uzbekistan.
Trade agreements: APTTA with Pakistan, Various bilateral agreements.
USD Exchange Rate: Variable (approximately 70-90 AFN per USD)
Pegged To: None (Floating)
Capital: Kabul
Population: 39,232,003 (2023 est.)
Area: 652,230 km²
Languages: Pashto (official), Dari (official), Uzbek, Turkmen
Time Zones: UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time)
Government Type: Islamic Emirate (de facto)
Head of Government: Supreme Leader
Independence: August 19, 1919 (from United Kingdom)
Ethnic Groups: Pashtun 42%, Tajik 27%, Hazara 9%, Uzbek 9%, Aimak 4%, Turkmen 3%, Baloch 2%, Other 4%
Religions: Sunni Muslim 84.7-89.7%, Shia Muslim 10-15%, Other 0.3%
Literacy Rate: 43% (2018 est.)
Transport: Limited road network, Kabul International Airport, developing rail connections
Communications: Growing telecommunications sector, moderate internet penetration
Energy: Hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, growing solar capacity
Countries Using This Currency: Afghanistan
Data Sources: Central Bank: Da Afghanistan Bank, Economic Data: World Bank, IMF, Asian Development Bank, Trade Data: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Demographic Data: Afghanistan Central Statistics Organization, Geographic Data: Afghanistan National Environmental Protection Agency, Historical Data: Da Afghanistan Bank archives