Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans was 8.9% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
8.9%
Change on year
down 27.2%
World rank
25th
of 151 countries
All-time high
49.9%
in 2010
All-time low
4.7%
in 2011
Years of data
9
2010–2018

Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan, 2010–2018

010203040502010201420182010: 49.9 %2011: 4.7 %2012: 5 %2013: 4.9 %2014: 7.8 %2015: 12.1 %2016: 11.1 %2017: 12.2 %2018: 8.9 %

Source: Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in %.

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 8.9% for bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.2% on the previous year and down 82.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan peaked at 49.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.7%, in 2011.

That places Afghanistan 25th out of 151 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) in Afghanistan, 2010 to 2018.
Year % Change
2010 49.9%
2011 4.7% -90.6%
2012 5.0% +5.6%
2013 4.9% -2.1%
2014 7.8% +60.4%
2015 12.1% +54.9%
2016 11.1% -8.1%
2017 12.2% +10.2%
2018 8.9% -27.2%

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 22 Kyrgyzstan 10.1% compare
  2. 23 Sri Lanka 9.9% compare
  3. 24 Dominica 8.9%
  4. 26 Saint Lucia 8.5%
  5. 27 Fiji 8.5% compare
  6. 28 Morocco 8.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan?
Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans in Afghanistan was 8.9% in 2018, according to Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 49.9% in 2010.
What is the lowest bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 4.7% in 2011.
How does Afghanistan rank for bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans?
Afghanistan ranks 25th out of 151 countries with data for 2018.
Is bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%)
Unit
%
Source
Financial Soundness Indicators, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,360 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed

The indicator measures the proportion of a deposit taker’s loan portfolio that is impaired or at risk of default. It is calculated as the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to total gross loans, where NPLs are defined as loans that are past due by 90 days or more or are otherwise considered unlikely to be repaid in full without the realization of collateral. Both non-performing loans and total gross loans should be reported at their gross book value, without deducting for loan-loss provisions or collateral. This indicator provides a key measure of asset quality and potential credit risk in the banking system.