Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 20.97 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1980–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan is 20.97 % change on previous year, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 62.6% on the previous year and up 246.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 51.94 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -40.12 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Afghanistan ranks 34th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -13.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -40.12 % change on previous year | +202.5% |
| 1982 | 15.95 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 1983 | -22.4 % change on previous year | -240.4% |
| 1984 | -32.33 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 1985 | 51.94 % change on previous year | -260.6% |
| 1986 | -16.69 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1987 | 48.44 % change on previous year | -390.3% |
| 1988 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1989 | 12.78 % change on previous year | +38.1% |
| 2009 | 29.5 % change on previous year | +130.9% |
| 2010 | -14.32 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 2011 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 2012 | -16.11 % change on previous year | +1385.9% |
| 2013 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2014 | 24.62 % change on previous year | -2498.7% |
| 2015 | -8.71 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 2016 | 21.06 % change on previous year | -341.7% |
| 2017 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2018 | 0.3651 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2019 | 12.89 % change on previous year | +3431.8% |
| 2020 | 20.97 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.36 % change on previous year | -40.12 % change on previous year | 51.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.5 % change on previous year | 29.5 % change on previous year | 29.5 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.03 % change on previous year | -16.11 % change on previous year | 24.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.97 % change on previous year | 20.97 % change on previous year | 20.97 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 31 Hungary 23.75 % change on previous year compare
- 32 New Zealand 23.74 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Palestine, State of 23.12 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Finland 20.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Sri Lanka 20.22 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Albania 19.32 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 20.97 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 51.94 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.12 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Afghanistan rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 34th out of 177 countries with data for 2020.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.