This shows Afghanistan’s data system is resilient and has potential despite conflict, but it urgently needs modernization and investment.

It signals very high levels of perceived corruption, showing deep problems with governance, accountability, and the rule of law.

It indicates marked progress in areas like biodiversity and land restoration.

Afghanistan’s fisheries context makes discard reporting irrelevant or non-existent.

It improved water supply to tens of thousands of residents.

Sustainable Development Report 2023

Public transport in Afghan cities is severely underdeveloped

It signals strengthened urban governance and institutional capacity.

Why is R&D important? It drives economic growth, job creation, education quality, and technological self-reliance

Afghanistan's imports are made by workers in other countries, some of whom may have died in workplace accidents

Indicates limited protection for workers and widespread issues like lack of enforcement, poor working conditions, and restrictions on unionizing.

Afghanistan remains far from achieving universal access to modern energy services.

This only accounts for water used outside Afghanistan for producing imported goods, excluding local usage.

The 27.0% figure refers to the composition of the parliament before the Taliban takeover in August 2021.

A literacy rate of 55.9% is a major concern, reflecting deep educational and social inequalities

Afghanistan’s among the more dangerous countries for road users.

Obesity is often linked to urbanization, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and increased sedentary lifestyles.

This refers to the inability of people to meet their basic survival needs. it means 3 out of every 4 Afghans cannot afford it.

In 2015, only about 42 out of every 100 children under age 5 in Afghanistan had a birth certificate or registration.

Afghanistan indirectly contributes to deforestation by importing wood products and soy oil from countries that clear forests for agriculture or industry.