Real GDP growth, %
Since 1995 · lighter bars = IMF projection
Macro
Ghana
Sub-Saharan Africa · Lower middle income · IMF WEO April 2026 · World Bank WDI
GDP▲ 37.7%
Current prices2025
115USD bn
GDP per capita▲ 35.2%
Current prices2025
3,271USD
Real GDP growth▲ 0.1 pp
Annual change2025
6.0%
Inflation▼ 8.7 pp
Average consumer prices2025
14.2%
Government debt▼ 21.5 pp
General government, gross2025
48.8% of GDP
Current account▲ 6.1 pp
Balance2025
7.9% of GDP
Population▲ 1.8%
Total2025
35.06million
Inflation, %
Average consumer prices · lighter bars = IMF projection
IMF outlook
IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026 · italics = IMF projection
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth % | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Inflation, average consumer prices % | 10.0 | 31.9 | 39.2 | 22.9 | 14.2 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| GDP, current prices USD bn | 80 | 74 | 81 | 83 | 115 | 118 | 121 | 125 | 133 | 142 |
| GDP per capita, current prices USD | 2,445 | 2,230 | 2,384 | 2,419 | 3,271 | 3,314 | 3,330 | 3,390 | 3,543 | 3,717 |
| GDP per capita, PPP Int. USD | 6,608 | 7,208 | 7,563 | 8,051 | 8,613 | 9,116 | 9,606 | 10,077 | 10,588 | 11,134 |
| General government gross debt % of GDP | 86.9 | 92.7 | 79.1 | 70.3 | 48.8 | 53.0 | 50.7 | 48.1 | 45.7 | 44.0 |
| General government net lending/borrowing % of GDP | -12.0 | -11.8 | -3.4 | -6.2 | -1.3 | -2.3 | -1.8 | -1.7 | -1.8 | -2.2 |
| Current account balance % of GDP | -2.8 | -2.3 | -0.8 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 6.2 |
| Population million | 32.52 | 33.15 | 33.79 | 34.43 | 35.06 | 35.70 | 36.33 | 36.96 | 37.59 | 38.22 |
Government debt, % of GDP
General government gross debt
Current account, % of GDP
Balance of payments
Economic structure
Value added by sector, % of GDP · World Bank
AgricultureManufacturingOther industryServices
| Year | Structure | Agriculture | Industry | Manufacturing | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 38.8 | 24.3 | 9.3 | 27.7 | |
| 2005 | 37.5 | 25.1 | 8.7 | 28.9 | |
| 2015 | 20.0 | 31.1 | 11.1 | 40.5 | |
| 2025 | 21.3 | 29.3 | 10.1 | 42.9 |
Income, trade and society
World Bank WDI · change over 10 years
| Indicator | Latest | Unit | Year | 10Y change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 2,630 | USD | 2025 | +39.9% |
| GNI, Atlas method | 92 | USD bn | 2025 | +71.2% |
| Exports of goods and services | 35.1 | % of GDP | 2024 | +6.8 pp |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.9 | % of GDP | 2024 | -1.7 pp |
| Life expectancy at birth | 65.7 | years | 2024 | +4.6% |
| Urban population | 58.9 | % of total | 2025 | +5.3 pp |
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026; 2026 onwards are IMF projections) · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)