Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 18.89 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
18.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 87.7%
World rank
38th
of 156 countries
All-time high
154.07 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-10.71 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
11
2007–2017

Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2007–2017

0501001502007201220172007: 12.6 % change on previous year2008: 20.4 % change on previous year2009: 67.2 % change on previous year2010: 36.6 % change on previous year2011: 13.5 % change on previous year2012: 2.5 % change on previous year2013: -9.6 % change on previous year2014: -10.7 % change on previous year2015: 1.7 % change on previous year2016: 154.1 % change on previous year2017: 18.9 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 18.89 % change on previous year for taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2017.

That represents a change of down 87.7% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 154.07 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.71 % change on previous year, in 2014.

That places Afghanistan 38th out of 156 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2007 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
2007 12.58 % change on previous year
2008 20.42 % change on previous year +62.3%
2009 67.24 % change on previous year +229.2%
2010 36.58 % change on previous year -45.6%
2011 13.47 % change on previous year -63.2%
2012 2.55 % change on previous year -81.1%
2013 -9.63 % change on previous year -477.8%
2014 -10.71 % change on previous year +11.2%
2015 1.72 % change on previous year -116.1%
2016 154.07 % change on previous year +8840.5%
2017 18.89 % change on previous year -87.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.41 % change on previous year 12.58 % change on previous year 67.24 % change on previous year 3
2010s 25.87 % change on previous year -10.71 % change on previous year 154.07 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 35 Tajikistan 21.06 % change on previous year compare
  2. 36 Philippines 20.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 37 Iraq 20.01 % change on previous year
  4. 39 Malaysia 17.55 % change on previous year compare
  5. 40 Rwanda 17.16 % change on previous year compare
  6. 41 Sudan 16.85 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 156 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
Taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 18.89 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 154.07 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -10.71 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Afghanistan rank for taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Afghanistan ranks 38th out of 156 countries with data for 2017.
Is taxes on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. 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 Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Taxes on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Taxes on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
156 places, 4,397 data points, 1973–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Taxes on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.