Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -0.4743 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-0.4743 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 102.0%
World rank
121st
of 164 countries
All-time high
67.18 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-26.77 % change on previous year
in 2012
Years of data
21
1974–2021

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1974–2021

-2002040601974199720211974: 7.2 % change on previous year1975: 17.4 % change on previous year1976: 28.3 % change on previous year1977: 13.6 % change on previous year2005: -1.9 % change on previous year2006: 7 % change on previous year2007: 67.2 % change on previous year2008: 9.5 % change on previous year2009: 4.7 % change on previous year2010: 18.4 % change on previous year2011: 9.3 % change on previous year2012: -26.8 % change on previous year2013: -9 % change on previous year2014: 23.5 % change on previous year2015: -25.6 % change on previous year2016: -6.8 % change on previous year2017: 3 % change on previous year2018: 3.5 % change on previous year2019: 14.3 % change on previous year2020: 23.5 % change on previous year2021: -0.474 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Afghanistan is -0.4743 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 102.0% on the previous year and down 105.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 67.18 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -26.77 % change on previous year, in 2012.

Afghanistan ranks 121st of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1974 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 7.19 % change on previous year
1975 17.38 % change on previous year +141.8%
1976 28.3 % change on previous year +62.9%
1977 13.61 % change on previous year -51.9%
2005 -1.91 % change on previous year -114.0%
2006 7.02 % change on previous year -468.4%
2007 67.18 % change on previous year +856.5%
2008 9.54 % change on previous year -85.8%
2009 4.71 % change on previous year -50.6%
2010 18.37 % change on previous year +289.8%
2011 9.28 % change on previous year -49.5%
2012 -26.77 % change on previous year -388.6%
2013 -8.97 % change on previous year -66.5%
2014 23.5 % change on previous year -362.2%
2015 -25.62 % change on previous year -209.0%
2016 -6.84 % change on previous year -73.3%
2017 2.97 % change on previous year -143.5%
2018 3.48 % change on previous year +17.1%
2019 14.25 % change on previous year +309.1%
2020 23.54 % change on previous year +65.2%
2021 -0.4743 % change on previous year -102.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.62 % change on previous year 7.19 % change on previous year 28.3 % change on previous year 4
2000s 17.31 % change on previous year -1.91 % change on previous year 67.18 % change on previous year 5
2010s 0.3671 % change on previous year -26.77 % change on previous year 23.5 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.53 % change on previous year -0.4743 % change on previous year 23.54 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 118 Kuwait 0.4887 % change on previous year compare
  2. 119 Ecuador 0.2229 % change on previous year compare
  3. 120 Ukraine -0.3127 % change on previous year compare
  4. 122 South Korea -0.4824 % change on previous year compare
  5. 123 New Zealand -1.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 124 Belize -1.4 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -0.4743 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 67.18 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -26.77 % change on previous year in 2012.
How does Afghanistan rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Afghanistan ranks 121st out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 105.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.