Afghanistan vs Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) - Country Comparison | World Statistics
Country Comparison
Country Overview
| Capital | Kabul |
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| Area | 652,230.00 km² |
Country Overview
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Detailed Comparison
Demographic
| Indicator | AFG | MNA |
|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 42.24 million (2023) | 430.86 million (2023) |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2.67 (2023) | 1.54 (2023) |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 61.48 (2021) | 48.41 (2021) |
Economic
| Indicator | AFG | MNA |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 14.50 billion (2022) | 1,646.55 billion (2023) |
| GDP growth (annual %) | -6.24 (2022) | 2.73 (2023) |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 352.60 (2022) | 3,821.58 (2023) |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 2.30 (2019) | 7.71 (2023) |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | 9.90 (2017) | 12.85 (2009) |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | 5.58 (2021) | 10.51 (2021) |
Environmental
| Indicator | AFG | MNA |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | 8,709.47 (2020) | 1.37 million (2020) |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | 0.42 (2020) | 0.88 (2020) |
Social
| Indicator | AFG | MNA |
|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 46.59 (2022) | 16.55 (2022) |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 18.34 (2022) | 28.14 (2022) |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 35.07 (2022) | 55.31 (2022) |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 4.52 (2022) | 2.64 (2022) |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 44.80 (2022) | 17.59 (2022) |
| Net migration | -65,846.00 (2023) | 256,373.00 (2023) |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | 0.02 (2019) | 0.45 (2019) |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 85.30 (2022) | 96.95 (2022) |
Detailed Comparison between Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)
This in-depth comparative analysis highlights the main differences and similarities between Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) across various economic, social, and environmental indicators.
Demographic: Comparative Analysis
In the demographic domain, Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) show distinct characteristics:
- Population, total: Afghanistan (42239854, 2023) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (430857111, 2023)
- Population growth (annual %): Afghanistan (2.66562820222961, 2023) is significantly higher than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (1.53860318855268, 2023)
- Population density (people per sq. km of land area): Afghanistan (61.4805544056544, 2021) is higher than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (48.4139617744285, 2021)
Economic: Comparative Analysis
In the economic domain, Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) show distinct characteristics:
- GDP (current US$): Afghanistan (14502158192.0904, 2022) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (1646554468701.67, 2023)
- GDP growth (annual %): Afghanistan (-6.24017199240269, 2022) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (2.72709435668992, 2023)
- GDP per capita (current US$): Afghanistan (352.603733092107, 2022) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (3821.57895660603, 2023)
- Inflation, consumer prices (annual %): Afghanistan (2.30237251516819, 2019) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (7.70665764216232, 2023)
- Tax revenue (% of GDP): Afghanistan (9.89845089688421, 2017) is lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (12.846822846077, 2009)
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate): Afghanistan (5.58, 2021) is lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (10.5111012162317, 2021)
Environmental: Comparative Analysis
In the environmental domain, Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) show distinct characteristics:
- CO2 emissions (kt): Afghanistan (8709.47, 2020) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (1370939, 2020)
- CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP): Afghanistan (0.422339642504337, 2020) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (0.877446402730902, 2020)
Social: Comparative Analysis
In the social domain, Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) show distinct characteristics:
- Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Afghanistan (46.5890700291054, 2022) is significantly higher than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (16.5515555354305, 2022)
- Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Afghanistan (18.3400733643662, 2022) is lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (28.1417720714909, 2022)
- Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Afghanistan (35.0708566065285, 2022) is lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (55.3066760342875, 2022)
- Fertility rate, total (births per woman): Afghanistan (4.523, 2022) is significantly higher than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (2.6374364944637, 2022)
- Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births): Afghanistan (44.8, 2022) is significantly higher than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (17.5927953938413, 2022)
- Net migration: Afghanistan (-65846, 2023) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (256373, 2023)
- Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age): Afghanistan (0.01618, 2019) is significantly lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (0.449649846811981, 2019)
- Access to electricity (% of population): Afghanistan (85.3, 2022) is lower than Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) (96.9464771200397, 2022)
This detailed comparison between Afghanistan and Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income) provides a comprehensive overview of each country's strengths and challenges in various areas. This data is essential for understanding the economic, social, and environmental dynamics shaping these nations.