Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.55 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan is 3.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 11.99 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -7.84 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Afghanistan ranks 11th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 11.99 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 1994 | 8.11 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 1995 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 1996 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1997 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 0.6779 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3162 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2002 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +1581.9% |
| 2003 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2004 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2005 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2007 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2008 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 4.7 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 2010 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2016 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2017 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2018 | -0.1052 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2019 | -0.2368 % change on previous year | +125.1% |
| 2020 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +752.0% |
| 2021 | 0.4096 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2022 | -7.84 % change on previous year | -2014.3% |
| 2023 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 2024 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2025 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.65 % change on previous year | 3.12 % change on previous year | 11.99 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.53 % change on previous year | 0.3162 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.06 % change on previous year | -0.2368 % change on previous year | 5.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.105 % change on previous year | -7.84 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 8 Central African Republic 4.03 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Zambia 3.69 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Uganda 3.59 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Mali 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Burundi 3.44 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Senegal 3.44 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Afghanistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4511 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.088 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 25,498 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 36,430 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 65,039 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 65,177 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 130,217 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 3.55 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.99 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.84 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 11th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.