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Economy of Afghanistan vs Togo compared: GDP & Debt

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Afghanistan has a GDP of $17.2B compared to $10.7B for Togo, ranking 137/197 and 154/197 by economy size, respectively.

Afghanistan has $1.44B in government debt (8.8% of GDP), compared to $7.68B (72.1% of GDP) in Togo.

Afghanistan vs Togo GDP by year

Afghanistan
Togo
1x
Year GDP, current $
Afghanistan Togo
2024 - $10,651,180,147
2023 $17,152,234,637 $9,816,236,303
2022 $14,497,243,872 $8,646,453,099
2021 $14,259,995,441 $8,541,668,141
2020 $19,955,929,052 $7,486,031,562
2019 $18,799,444,490 $6,992,654,019
2018 $18,053,222,687 $7,029,215,766
2017 $18,753,456,498 $6,387,424,240
2016 $18,116,572,395 $6,071,167,584
2015 $19,134,221,645 $5,755,457,836
2014 $20,497,128,556 $6,393,314,708
2013 $20,146,416,758 $6,021,729,630
2012 $19,907,329,778 $5,413,541,649
2011 $17,805,098,206 $5,422,439,152
2010 $15,856,668,556 $4,746,386,893
2009 $12,416,152,732 $4,721,888,275
2008 $10,109,297,048 $4,578,847,113
2007 $9,747,886,187 $3,759,962,853
2006 $6,971,758,282 $3,320,907,722
2005 $6,203,256,539 $3,221,910,408
2004 $5,224,896,719 $3,191,561,509
2003 $4,520,946,819 $2,987,984,051
2002 $3,825,701,439 $2,410,199,032
2001 $2,813,571,754 $2,093,498,674
2000 $3,521,418,060 $2,106,848,752
1999 - $2,226,577,204
1998 - $2,241,650,112
1997 - $2,116,818,623
1996 - $2,069,506,014
1995 - $1,849,110,468
1994 - $1,387,662,121
1993 - $1,741,944,426
1992 - $2,390,796,916
1991 - $2,262,767,860
1990 - $2,299,665,506
1989 - $1,910,635,575
1988 - $1,947,208,354
1987 - $1,763,978,066
1986 - $1,498,219,579
1985 - $1,076,604,520
1984 - $1,014,170,069
1983 - $1,081,387,265
1982 - $1,160,337,039
1981 - $1,359,026,709
1980 - $1,604,836,916
1979 - $1,259,365,712
1978 - $1,164,025,637
1977 - $1,097,893,826
1976 - $874,681,612
1975 - $871,781,687
1974 - $791,450,308
1973 - $574,030,984
1972 - $474,043,922
1971 - $404,648,368
1970 - $358,665,754
1969 - $378,091,810
1968 - $341,691,567
1967 - $327,215,844
1966 - $305,227,595
1965 - $264,505,506
1964 - $234,572,186
1963 - $202,305,865
1962 - $186,745,758
1961 - $178,497,098
1960 - $171,057,069

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Afghanistan vs Togo by year

Afghanistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Togo
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Afghanistan Togo
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 - - $1,119 $3,365
2023 $414 $2,202 $1,055 $3,154
2022 $357 $2,123 $951 $2,935
2021 $356 $2,144 $962 $2,639
2020 $511 $2,562 $863 $2,384
2019 $497 $2,583 $826 $2,215
2018 $491 $2,432 $851 $2,067
2017 $525 $2,336 $793 $1,986
2016 $522 $2,213 $773 $1,933
2015 $566 $2,284 $751 $1,880
2014 $625 $2,224 $856 $1,803
2013 $637 $2,133 $827 $1,715
2012 $651 $1,988 $762 $1,645
2011 $607 $1,744 $784 $1,616
2010 $561 $1,766 $705 $1,537
2009 $452 $1,571 $721 $1,474
2008 $382 $1,334 $719 $1,429
2007 $376 $1,287 $608 $1,387
2006 $274.2 $1,122 $553 $1,407
2005 $254.2 $1,076 $551 $1,368
2004 $221.8 $972 $560 $1,427
2003 $198.9 $967 $538 $1,440
2002 $179 $927 $445 $1,357
2001 $138.7 $748 $397 $1,320
2000 $174.9 $814 $410 $1,315
1999 - - $445 $1,332
1998 - - $461 $1,318
1997 - - $448 $1,373
1996 - - $452 $1,218
1995 - - $419 $1,140
1994 - - $329 $1,082
1993 - - $414 $925
1992 - - $565 $1,057
1991 - - $550 $1,107
1990 - - $575 $1,110
1989 - - $492 -
1988 - - $517 -
1987 - - $482 -
1986 - - $422 -
1985 - - $313 -
1984 - - $304 -
1983 - - $336 -
1982 - - $372 -
1981 - - $451 -
1980 - - $549 -
1979 - - $443 -
1978 - - $421 -
1977 - - $406 -
1976 - - $332 -
1975 - - $339 -
1974 - - $315 -
1973 - - $234.4 -
1972 - - $198.8 -
1971 - - $174.6 -
1970 - - $159.8 -
1969 - - $174.7 -
1968 - - $164.3 -
1967 - - $163.9 -
1966 - - $159.1 -
1965 - - $142.7 -
1964 - - $130.1 -
1963 - - $114.6 -
1962 - - $107.8 -
1961 - - $104.8 -
1960 - - $102.2 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Afghanistan's GDP per capita is $414, ranking 196/197, compared to $1,119 in Togo, ranking 172/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Afghanistan ranks 184th at $2,202, while Togo ranks 173rd at $3,365.

Economic indicators

Afghanistan Togo
Gross domestic product
$17.2B
2023
$10.7B
2024
GDP rank
137/197
2023
154/197
2024
GDP growth
2.27%
2022-2023
6.53%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$414
2023
$1,119
2024
GDP per capita rank
196/197
2023
172/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$2,202
2023
$3,365
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
184/197
2023
173/197
2024
Government debt
$1.44B
2023
$7.68B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
8.8%
2024
72.1%
2024
Government debt per person
$34.8
2023
$807
2024
Government debt per person rank
185/185
2023
149/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,869
2026
$1,661
2026
Income share by richest 10% n/a
29.6%
2021
Income share by poorest 10% n/a
2.8%
2021
Government expenditure, % of GDP
19.4%
2024
26.4%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
-4.3%
2023-2024
2.86%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
6%
2021
n/a
Unemployment rate
5.68%
2021
1.97%
2022
Population
45409324
9990340

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Afghanistan
Spending

Debt
Togo
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Afghanistan Togo
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 19.4% 8.8% 26.4% 72.1%
2023 17% 8.42% 26.6% 68.6%
2022 16.1% 10.8% 26% 67%
2021 17.9% 11.2% 21.8% 64.9%
2020 27.9% 7.33% 23.7% 62.2%
2019 28% 6.14% 16.6% 54.9%
2018 28.9% 7.38% 18.8% 58%
2017 27.7% 8% 16.3% 57.1%
2016 28% 8.44% 22.9% 59.9%
2015 25.9% 9.15% 22.9% 52.4%
2014 25.4% 8.7% 21.9% 44.9%
2013 25% 6.92% 20.5% 41.1%
2012 25% 6.77% 19.1% 34.3%
2011 21.9% 7.52% 18.2% 37%
2010 20.8% 7.71% 15.1% 33.5%
2009 21.2% 16.2% 14.3% 57.6%
2008 20.9% 19.1% 12.4% 67.3%
2007 21.4% 20.1% 13.7% 70.5%
2006 18.3% 23% 14.7% 67.7%
2005 15.7% 206.4% 13.3% 63.1%
2004 15.1% 245% 10.6% 48.7%
2003 11.9% 270.6% 8.88% 50%
2002 6.94% 346% 8.42% 54.8%
2001 - - 10.9% 68.5%
2000 - - 11.9% 66.5%
1999 - - 11.9% 59.9%
1998 - - 12.8% 62.8%
1997 - - 10.6% 54.4%
1996 - - 12.4% 60.4%
1995 - - 12.7% 64.8%
1994 - - 13.2% 79%
1993 - - 14.8% 58.3%
1992 - - 12.6% 45%
1991 - - 14.6% 46.9%
1990 - - 16.8% 44.7%
1989 - - 16.9% 46.3%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989–2004, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Afghanistan's government spending was $2.91B, accounting for 19.4% of its GDP, while Togo spent $2.81B, or 26.4% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 8.8% in Afghanistan and 72.1% in Togo, ranking 181/185 and 54/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Afghanistan

Togo
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Afghanistan Togo
2024 -0.54% -7.43%
2023 -1.33% -6.73%
2022 -1% -8.33%
2021 -0.48% -4.65%
2020 -2.24% -7.05%
2019 -1.06% 1.67%
2018 1.63% -0.59%
2017 -0.67% -0.21%
2016 0.13% -7.02%
2015 -1.38% -7.04%
2014 -1.72% -7.11%
2013 -0.63% -5.08%
2012 0.18% -4.63%
2011 -0.67% -4.48%
2010 0.93% -1.66%
2009 -1.76% -2.63%
2008 -3.86% -0.59%
2007 -2.46% -1.83%
2006 0.68% -1.94%
2005 -0.92% -1.67%
2004 -2.39% 0.61%
2003 -2.1% 1.43%
2002 -0.1% -0.28%
2001 - -0.72%
2000 - -3.45%
1999 - -1.76%
1998 - -3.25%
1997 - -0.98%
1996 - -3.26%
1995 - -2.97%
1994 - -5.37%
1993 - -8.46%
1992 - -2.27%
1991 - -3.52%
1990 - -1.65%
1989 - -2.18%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2023, Afghanistan's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $228M, equivalent to 1.33% of GDP. This compares to Togo's deficit of $660M, or 6.73% of GDP.

Over the past 22 years, Afghanistan recorded a fiscal deficit in 17 of those years, while Togo ran a deficit in 19 years. On average, Afghanistan posted an annual deficit equal to 0.96% of GDP, compared to deficit of 3.17% of GDP for Togo.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Afghanistan

Togo
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Afghanistan Togo
2024 -4.3% 2.86%
2023 -7.7% 5.49%
2022 10.6% 7.97%
2021 7.8% 4.19%
2020 5.6% 1.7%
2019 2.3% 0.67%
2018 0.6% 0.93%
2017 5% -0.98%
2016 4.4% 1.29%
2015 -0.7% 2.59%
2014 4.7% 0.19%
2013 7.4% 1.83%
2012 6.4% 2.58%
2011 11.8% 3.56%
2010 2.2% 1.45%
2009 -6.8% 3.71%
2008 26.4% 8.69%
2007 8.7% 0.95%
2006 6.8% 2.23%
2005 10.6% 6.78%
2004 16.4% 0.39%
2003 35.7% -0.93%
2002 - 3.06%
2001 - 3.92%
2000 - 1.86%
1999 - -0.05%
1998 - 0.98%
1997 - 8.25%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (2003–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 22 years, Afghanistan has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 7%, compared with 2.64% in Togo. In 2024, inflation was -4.3% in Afghanistan and 2.86% in Togo.

Balance of trade

Afghanistan Togo
Current account balance
-$3.14B
2020
-$20.7M
2020
Current account balance ranking
159/190
2020
79/190
2020
Current account balance, % of GDP
-15.7%
2020
-0.28%
2020
Goods imports
$5.88B
2020
$1.95B
2020
Goods exports
$777M
2020
$1.21B
2020
Service imports
$1.11B
2020
$438M
2020
Service exports
$700M
2020
$514M
2020
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
50.7%
2023
38.1%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
16.9%
2023
24.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Afghanistan Togo
Economic freedom 53 51.6
Economic freedom ranking 142/197 153/197
Property rights 3.6 43.6
Government integrity 13.5 33.3
Judicial effectiveness 0 34
Tax burden 92 68.9
Government spending 90.8 79.2
Fiscal health 98.4 9.6
Business freedom 33.7 60.1
Labor freedom 44.4 51.9
Monetary freedom 84.9 72.5
Trade freedom 68.6 65.8
Investment freedom 10 60
Financial freedom 10 40

Economic freedom comparison by year

Afghanistan
Togo
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Afghanistan Togo
2026 - 51.6
2025 - 52.3
2024 - 50.9
2023 - 55.3
2022 - 57.2
2021 53 57.5
2020 54.7 54.1
2019 51.5 50.3
2018 51.3 47.8
2017 48.9 53.2
2016 - 53.6
2015 - 53
2014 - 49.9
2013 - 48.8
2012 - 48.3
2011 - 49.1
2010 - 47.1
2009 - 48.7
2008 - 48.9
2007 - 49.7
2006 - 47.3
2005 - 48.2
2004 - 47
2003 - 46.8
2002 - 45.2
2001 - 45.3
2000 - 46.4
1999 - 48.2

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1999–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Afghanistan is 53, ranking 142/197, compared to 51.6 for Togo, ranking 153/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Afghanistan Togo
Services, % of GDP
46.4%
2023
49.2%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
13.4%
2023
20.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
34.7%
2023
21.3%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$15.5B
2023
$10.3B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$2,210
2023
$3,380
2024
Total reserves including gold
$9.75B
2020
n/a
Total reserves ranking
78/177
2020
n/a
Net foreign direct investment
$24.3M
2020
-$53.1M
2020
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$0
2024
$83.8M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$0
2024
-$73.4M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
0.25%
2023
3.21%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
47.1%
2019
43.8%
2021
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
15.3%
2023
20.8%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1999–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989–2004, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.