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 Capital: Kabul Adult HIV Prevalence (2007): <0.2%
Area: 652,090 sq km Emigrants: 
Population (2010) : 29.1 million Immigrants (2010): 0.3%
GDP per Capita PPP (2007): USD 1,054 Net Migration Rate (2005 – 2010):7.5 migrants /1,000 population
 HDI Rank (2007): 181 of 182  Remittances:
Languages: Pashtu, Dari (Persian) Women as a Percentage of Immigrants (2010): 43.6%
Currency: Afghani (AFN)  International Migrant stock:
 Population under 15 (2010): 45.8%  

 

Trends and Characteristics in labour migration

Major Destination Countries
Pakistan
Iran
Gulf Region
Europe
North America
Skill composition of workers
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Trends in Remittances

The banking system in Afghanistan has improved significantly since 2002, banks only exist in large city centers and the banking culture and facilities are gradually developing, and the hawala system (informal value transfer system) is used as an alternative for sending remittances home.



Labour Migration Legislation

Upcoming



Focal/ Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled



Publications and reports

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