Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was -0.9579 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Afghanistan, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Afghanistan is -0.9579 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and down 185.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Afghanistan peaked at 4.07 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -3.63 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Afghanistan 184th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2007 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2014 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5484 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2018 | -0.7273 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 2019 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +51.1% |
| 2020 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -470.7% |
| 2021 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 2022 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2023 | -0.565 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2024 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +101.1% |
| 2025 | -0.9579 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's -0.9579 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.6012 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's -0.9579 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +470.7% | -1.1 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.65 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.8582 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6954 % change on previous year | -3.63 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 181 Syrian Arab Republic -0.6376 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Lesotho -0.7634 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Haiti -0.7692 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Yemen -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Chad -2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Equatorial Guinea -2.06 % 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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Afghanistan?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Afghanistan was -0.9579 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.07 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.63 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Afghanistan ranks 184th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 185.4%. 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.