Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate was 35.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1965–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 35.85 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 241.3% on the previous year and down 83.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 935.96 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -89.34 % change on previous year, in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 31st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 66.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 50 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 20 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1970 | -77.78 % change on previous year | -488.9% |
| 1971 | 200 % change on previous year | -357.1% |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 133.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | -10.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -12 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1977 | -13.64 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1978 | -68.42 % change on previous year | +401.8% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 266.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -50 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -18.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -33.33 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 1987 | 200 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 1988 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 1989 | -70 % change on previous year | -730.0% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -25.43 % change on previous year | -252.6% |
| 1994 | -84.1 % change on previous year | +230.7% |
| 1995 | -55.42 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1996 | 659.46 % change on previous year | -1289.9% |
| 1997 | -55.52 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1998 | -13.6 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1999 | 357.41 % change on previous year | -2728.0% |
| 2000 | -5.06 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | -89.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -70.74 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -70.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -16.61 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2009 | -61.54 % change on previous year | +270.5% |
| 2010 | 44.46 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 2011 | 102.53 % change on previous year | +130.6% |
| 2012 | 16.98 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2013 | -70.75 % change on previous year | -516.8% |
| 2014 | 210.74 % change on previous year | -397.9% |
| 2015 | -32.18 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2016 | -70.26 % change on previous year | +118.3% |
| 2017 | 119.61 % change on previous year | -270.2% |
| 2018 | 935.96 % change on previous year | +682.5% |
| 2019 | 104.35 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2020 | -47.76 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 2021 | -45.24 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2022 | -39.37 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2023 | -25.37 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2024 | 35.85 % change on previous year | -241.3% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 35.85 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -21.42 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 35.85 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13.04 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +2728.0% | -13.6 % change on previous year | 357.41 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +1289.9% | -55.42 % change on previous year | 659.46 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.33 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 66.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1970s | 15.08 % change on previous year | -77.78 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.63 % change on previous year | -70 % change on previous year | 266.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.95 % change on previous year | -84.1 % change on previous year | 659.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -39.27 % change on previous year | -89.34 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 136.14 % change on previous year | -70.75 % change on previous year | 935.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -24.38 % change on previous year | -47.76 % change on previous year | 35.85 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 28 South Africa 42.65 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Cabo Verde -27.87 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Uruguay 41.43 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Mongolia 39.74 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Kyrgyzstan 35.63 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Mauritius 35.57 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Gibraltar 35.56 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for Afghanistan
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2579 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.6968 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -19.95 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.547 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.96 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 46.72 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 35.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 935.96 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -89.34 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 31st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.0%. 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 Graphic papers — Import quantity, 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 Graphic papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Graphic papers — Import quantity Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import quantity. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.