Afghanistan: Government spending, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2021 is 21.26 percent, a decline from 22.11 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 17.10 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Afghanistan from 2020 to 2021 is 21.69 percent. The minimum value, 21.26 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 22.11 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The government size of Afghanistan and other countries is calculated as the total government spending as percent of GDP.

Definition: General government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.