Deficit, Percent of own spending in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Deficit, Percent of own spending was 0.0075 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
0.0075
Change on year
down 43.5%
World rank
5th
of 66 countries
All-time high
0.0352
in 2013
All-time low
-0.0655
in 2006
Years of data
12
2006–2017

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Afghanistan, 2006–2017

-0.075-0.05-0.025-00.0252006201120172006: -0.0652007: -0.0522008: -0.0262009: 0.0042010: 0.0182011: -0.0072012: -0.0092013: 0.0352014: -0.0342015: -0.0222016: 0.0132017: 0.007

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 0.0075 for deficit, percent of own spending in 2017.

The figure is down 43.5% on the previous year and up 114.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deficit, percent of own spending in Afghanistan peaked at 0.0352 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -0.0655, in 2006.

Afghanistan ranks 5th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government) in Afghanistan, 2006 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2006 -0.0655
2007 -0.0519 -20.7%
2008 -0.0258 -50.3%
2009 0.0039 -115.0%
2010 0.0183 +372.3%
2011 -0.0067 -136.5%
2012 -0.0095 +42.1%
2013 0.0352 -471.0%
2014 -0.0335 -195.1%
2015 -0.0216 -35.4%
2016 0.0133 -161.2%
2017 0.0075 -43.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.0348 -0.0655 0.0039 4
2010s 0.0004 -0.0335 0.0352 8

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 2 Azerbaijan 0.1927 compare
  2. 3 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.0182
  3. 4 Marshall Islands 0.012 compare
  4. 6 Kenya -0.0067
  5. 7 Kyrgyzstan -0.0075 compare
  6. 8 United Arab Emirates -0.0101 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deficit, percent of own spending in Afghanistan?
Deficit, percent of own spending in Afghanistan was 0.0075 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 0.0352 in 2013.
What is the lowest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -0.0655 in 2006.
How does Afghanistan rank for deficit, percent of own spending?
Afghanistan ranks 5th out of 66 countries with data for 2017.
Is deficit, percent of own spending rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
66 places, 1,155 data points, 1989–2020
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