Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was -43.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at -43.44 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 35.6% on the previous year and down 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 190.9 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -91.49 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Afghanistan 113th out of 137 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 16 % change on previous year | +217.3% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 2.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +194.1% |
| 1987 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1988 | -17.37 % change on previous year | -496.9% |
| 1989 | -7.97 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 1990 | -17.32 % change on previous year | +117.3% |
| 1991 | -10.48 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1992 | -91.49 % change on previous year | +773.3% |
| 1993 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1994 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1995 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 1996 | -40 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 1997 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | -19.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -446.7% |
| 2004 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 2005 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -306.1% |
| 2007 | 190.9 % change on previous year | +3049.8% |
| 2008 | 65.62 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2009 | 75.88 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 2010 | 67.42 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 26.74 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 2012 | 21.1 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2013 | 11.64 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2014 | -19.54 % change on previous year | -267.9% |
| 2015 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 2016 | 42.48 % change on previous year | -1666.1% |
| 2017 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 2018 | 8.34 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 7.7 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2020 | -17.55 % change on previous year | -328.0% |
| 2021 | 68.1 % change on previous year | -488.1% |
| 2022 | -12.41 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2023 | -67.49 % change on previous year | +444.0% |
| 2024 | -43.44 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -17.37 % change on previous year | 16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -28.61 % change on previous year | -91.49 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.23 % change on previous year | -19.23 % change on previous year | 190.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.22 % change on previous year | -19.54 % change on previous year | 67.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -14.56 % change on previous year | -67.49 % change on previous year | 68.1 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 111 Puerto Rico -37.5 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Slovenia -39.43 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Hungary -47.59 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Togo -48.01 % change on previous year compare
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More energy & mining data for Afghanistan
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 22.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 2.2% (2019)
- Gas production 0.9203 terawatt-hours (2020)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 23.56 kilowatt-hours per person (2020)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.9203 terawatt-hours (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -43.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 190.9 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.49 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Afghanistan rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 113th out of 137 countries with data for 2024.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.3%. 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 Coal consumption, 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 Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.