How can Afghanistan’s GDP grow while living standards fall?
Total GDP can rise while GDP per capita falls when population grows faster than economic output. That is what the World Bank estimated for Afghanistan in 2025.
What the figure or term means
GDP per capita is still only an average.
Inflation and unequal distribution can further weaken household purchasing power.
Return movements can increase demand and output while also increasing service pressure.
Explain both total and per-person trends.
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