$1.2 million
Average Cost per Data Breach (USD)
Estimated average cost of data breaches in Afghanistan in 2026.
15 billion AFN
Total Cybersecurity Budget (AFN)
Projected national cybersecurity budget for Afghanistan in 2026.
320 incidents
Number of Data Breaches
Total data breaches reported across Afghanistan in 2026.
22%
Percentage of Organizations with Cyber Insurance
Share of Afghan organizations holding cybersecurity insurance.
7 hours
Average Response Time to Breaches (hours)
Average time taken to respond to cybersecurity incidents in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's cybersecurity landscape in 2026 shows a rising trend in data breach costs, with an average of $1.2 million per incident. Despite increased investments, the number of breaches remains significant, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities. The cybersecurity budget of 15 billion AFN reflects growing government and private sector awareness of digital threats. However, the low adoption of cyber insurance suggests a need for better risk management strategies.
Disclaimer: All statistics presented are 2026 estimates and projections based on industry trend analysis, historical data, and publicly available research. Individual data points may vary from actual figures.