It is mostly a tribal society with different regions of the country having its own subculture. Nearly all Afghans follow Islamic traditions, celebrate the same holidays, dress the same, consume the same food, listen to the same music and are multi-lingual to a certain extent.

Why is there a lack of jobs in Afghanistan?

Insecurity, lack of jobs in government and the private sector organizations and a downturn of industries are the main factors behind growing unemployment, CSO officials said. Based on the figures provided by the ministry of labor and social affairs, over 1.8 million eligible workers are unemployed in Afghanistan.

What is the average income in Afghanistan?

GDP per capita in Afghanistan is expected to reach 570.00 USD by the end of 2021, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Afghanistan GDP per capita is projected to trend around 575.00 USD in 2022, according to our econometric models.

What is the most popular job in Afghanistan?

Agriculture is the largest sector of employment in Afghanistan. Workers employed in the agriculture sector represent 60 percent of total employment, meaning that three out of five workers have their main source of income in farm related activities.

Why are so many people unemployed in Afghanistan?

Insecurity, lack of jobs in government and the private sector organizations and a downturn of industries are the main factors behind growing unemployment, CSO officials said. Based on the figures provided by the ministry of labor and social affairs, over 1.8 million eligible workers are unemployed in Afghanistan.