Afghanistan, May 27 -- World Bank said Afghanistan's economy continued to grow in 2025, but the expansion has failed to improve living conditions as poverty, inflation, and economic vulnerability continue to deepen across the country.
In its latest Afghanistan Development Update released Tuesday, the World Bank said Afghanistan's real gross domestic product grew by 4.8 percent in 2025 despite regional tensions, border closures, and declining foreign assistance.
The report said domestic demand and the return of millions of Afghan refugees contributed to economic growth during the past year, but rapid population growth, weak investment, and structural limitations prevented most citizens from benefiting from the recovery.
According to the W...