Other expense (% of expense) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Other expense (% of expense) was 0.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Other expense in Afghanistan, 2006–2017
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of expense.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other expense in Afghanistan is 0.6%, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 75.7% on the previous year and up 3,870.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other expense in Afghanistan peaked at 2.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2007.
Afghanistan ranks 135th of 147 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other expense (% of expense) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of expense | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.1% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -83.2% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +10744.0% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | -81.9% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -45.8% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | +27.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | +66.5% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | +230.3% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -37.2% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -24.8% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | +362.5% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -75.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 0.6% is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.9%, 22% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 0.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.3%, 7% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 132 Kazakhstan 1.0% compare
- 133 Philippines 0.8% compare
- 134 Madagascar 0.7% compare
- 136 Malawi 0.6% compare
- 137 Cameroon 0.4% compare
- 138 Belize 0.4%
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other expense in Afghanistan?
- Other expense in Afghanistan was 0.6% in 2017, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other expense recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2016.
- What is the lowest other expense recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2007.
- How does Afghanistan rank for other expense?
- Afghanistan ranks 135th out of 147 countries with data for 2017.
- Is other expense rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,870.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other expense (% of expense). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed as percentage of total expenses which is any decrease in net worth resulting from a transaction.