According to Amac News: The World Food Program report published on Monday, November 25, stated that the inflation rate in the country in July 2024 decreased to 6.6 percent; while this figure was 10.2 percent in January.
The report of this international organization stated that the decline in the inflation rate in the country may have been related to the improvement in demand and the stability of the Afghan currency.
According to the report, the decline in the inflation rate in the country included a decrease in the prices of food, non-food and essential goods.
According to the report, the average national price of basic and essential goods has decreased by 17 percent this year compared to the previous year.
The world organization said in a report that Afghanistan is one of 22 countries in the world facing a hunger crisis, with 12.4 million people in the country experiencing "acute" food insecurity. According to the organization, recurring droughts and climate change are among the main factors driving the spread of poverty in Afghanistan.