Current Account Balance in Afghanistan
The current account balance averaged -18.8% of GDP in the decade to 2020. The 2020 reading for Afghanistan was -15.6% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Afghanistan Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Afghanistan from 2015 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Afghanistan Current Account Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -19.9 | -15.6 | - | - | - |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -3.8 | -3.1 | - | - | - |
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