Poverty and living standards in Nangarhar, Afghanistan: official figures
20.9% of people in Nangarhar were in the poorest fifth of Afghan households by the survey's wealth index (housing, assets and services) in 2022-23, and 11.1% in the richest fifth; the share in the poorest fifth is 16th highest of the 34 provinces (20% for the country by definition).
How many children in Nangarhar work?
14.4% of children aged 5 to 17 in Nangarhar were in child labour in the week before the 2022-23 survey, 11th lowest of the 34 provinces (Afghanistan: 19.3%).
Source: UNICEF Afghanistan in collaboration with the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) · saved copyHow common is child marriage in Nangarhar?
20.6% of women aged 20 to 24 in Nangarhar were first married before the age of 18, and 5.1% before 15; 9th lowest of the 34 provinces for marriage before 18 (Afghanistan: 28.7% and 9.6%).
Source: UNICEF Afghanistan in collaboration with the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) · saved copyAre births registered in Nangarhar?
The births of 55.9% of children under five in Nangarhar were registered with the National Statistics and Information Authority in 2022-23, 10th highest of the 34 provinces (Afghanistan: 47.8%).
Source: UNICEF Afghanistan in collaboration with the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) · saved copyHow are children disciplined in Nangarhar?
94.9% of children aged 1 to 14 in Nangarhar experienced violent discipline (physical punishment or shouting and insults) at home in the month before the survey, 3rd highest of the 34 provinces (Afghanistan: 87.6%).
Source: UNICEF Afghanistan in collaboration with the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) · saved copyHow Nangarhar compares with other provinces
People in the poorest fifth of Afghan households (wealth index) (2022-23)
Nangarhar ranks 16 of 34, highest first. 20% nationally by definition
| Rank | Region | People in the poorest fifth of Afghan households (wealth index) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kunar | 24.7% |
| 14 | Paktika | 22.2% |
| 15 | Daykundi | 22.1% |
| 16 | Nangarhar | 20.9% |
| 17 | Parwan | 19.1% |
| 18 | Herat | 18.9% |
| 19 | Takhar | 17.4% |
Children aged 5-17 in child labour (2022-23)
Nangarhar ranks 24 of 34, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children aged 5-17 in child labour |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Herat | 16.0% |
| 22 | Kunduz | 15.9% |
| 23 | Paktika | 15.3% |
| 24 | Nangarhar | 14.4% |
| 25 | Jawzjan | 14.1% |
| 26 | Kunar | 14.0% |
| 27 | Uruzgan | 13.8% |
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Sources
- UNICEF Afghanistan in collaboration with the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA): Afghanistan Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022-23, Survey Findings Report (province tables), read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1469591017d8…)
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