Afghanistan
South Asia • 2010
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Stability
Key Insights
Rapid Economic Growth
GDP growth of 8.9% significantly exceeds regional average of 5.8%
Growth Rate: +8.9%
Very Young Population
Median age of 18.0 years suggests high youth dependency
Median Age: 18.0 years
Developing Economy
GDP per capita of $1,000 suggests development challenges
GDP/Capita: $1,000
Political Leadership
Chief of State
of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Head of Government
of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Last Election
18 September 2010
Demographics
Population
29.1M
Pop. Growth
2.5%
Life Expectancy
44.6y
Median Age
18.0y
Birth Rate
38.1/1000
Death Rate
17.6/1000
Economy
GDP (PPP)
$29.8B
GDP Growth
8.9%
Per Capita
$1,000
Inflation
13.3%
Unemployment
35.0%
Poverty
36.0%
Trade & Finance
Exports
$0.5B
Imports
$5.3B
Trade Balance
$-4.8B
External Debt
$2.7B
Energy & Military
Oil Production
N/A
Oil Consumption
5,000 bbl/d
Military
1.9%
% of GDP
Stability Score Breakdown
Economic32
Political85
Military80
Demographic51