Afghanistan

Southern Asia, Asia

Health % GDP

#4of 193 countries

15.0% of GDP

World Bank / WHO 2021

About the size of Somalia

652.2K km² against 637.7K km². Total area, REST Countries.

6% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Health % GDP15.0% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.4 of 193 Fertility4.84 births/woman. World Bank 2022.9 of 194 Unemployment %14.0%. World Bank 2023.19 of 179

Lowest rankings

Inflation %-4.6%. World Bank 2023.179 of 179 GDP / Person$413.76. World Bank 2023.189 of 190 Internet %17.7%. World Bank 2022.182 of 190

Neighbours

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Afghanistan, in short

What is the capital of Afghanistan?

The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. Kabul is the seat of national government for Afghanistan, a country in Southern Asia.

What is the population of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has a population of about 41.5 million people, the 36th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Afghanistan?

Afghanistan covers 652,230 square kilometers (251,827 square miles), making Afghanistan the 41st largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan borders 6 countries: Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China.

What is the life expectancy in Afghanistan?

Life expectancy at birth in Afghanistan is 66.0 years, the 183rd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Afghanistan in?

Afghanistan is in Asia, in the Southern Asia region. Afghanistan is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.