Afghanistan ranked fourth among countries with the highest crimes rates in 2023 according to the World Population Review website.

The report said that crime is present in various forms, including corruption, assassinations/contract killings, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and money laundering.

“Afghanistan supplied 85% of the world’s illicit opium in 2020. The Taliban, which regained control of the country in 2021, has pledged to stamp out the opium industry, but it is such a vital part of the country's struggling economy that it will be difficult to eliminate,” the report said. “Widespread unemployment adds additional fuel for many of the country's crimes, such as robbery and assault.”

The World Population Review ranked Venezuela on top, followed Papua New Guinea and South Africa.

“The interim government should try to find more space among the people, so that the people can help them in the prevention of crimes,” said Torek Farhadi, a political analyst.

But the Islamic Emirate denied the report, saying that the rate of crimes has dropped significantly.

“We don’t confirm these findings and investigation. The graph of crimes has dropped in Afghanistan massively,” said Zabiullah Mujahid, Islamic Emirate’s spokesman.

Political and military analysts said that only the implementation of law and discipline can pave the way for the reduction of crime in society.

“Only with the implementation of laws can you ensure discipline in the society and prevent issues such as corruption, crime and terrorism,” said Sarwar Niazai, a military veteran.

“The Islamic Emirate is committed to taking actions to serve the people of Afghanistan and to prevent any type of corruption,” said Hatif Mukhtar, political analyst.

The World Population Review placed Afghanistan third for highest crimes rates in the world in 2022.