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flag Afghanistan’s economic crisis has left nearly 90% of households hungry or in debt, worsened by mass returnees, disasters, and severe aid shortfalls.

flag Afghanistan’s economic recovery is collapsing, with nearly 90% of households facing hunger, debt, or both, according to a UNDP report released November 12, 2025. flag Over 4.5 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since 2023, increasing the population by 10% and overwhelming services. flag Natural disasters have destroyed 8,000 homes, while rents have tripled and average monthly income remains at about $100. flag Over half of returnees skip medical care to buy food, 45% use unsafe water, and unemployment among returnees reaches 95%. flag Women, who make up only 6% of the labor force and head up to 26% of returnee households, face severe restrictions limiting their access to work and healthcare. flag The UNDP warns that without urgent humanitarian aid and increased donor funding—currently far below the $3.1 billion needed—the crises of poverty, displacement, and exclusion will deepen.

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