As of September 2021, the external debt to GDP ratio in Ghana stood at 37.1 percent, following the rising trend observed since 2018. That year, external debt represented nearly 28 percent of the country's GDP. Overall, it was forecast that Ghana's national debt would reach around 85 percent of the economy in 2022.

International debt issues to GDP (%) in Ghana was reported at 22.98 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - International debt issues to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Outstanding international public debt securities to GDP (%) in Ghana was reported at 22.98 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Outstanding international public debt securities to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP (%) in Ghana was reported at 1.5022 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Ghana GH: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data was reported at 56.741 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58.227 % for 2022. Ghana GH: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 58.227 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.383 % in 2001 and a record low of 21.923 % in 2006. Ghana GH: General Government: Net Debt: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

Key information about Ghana External Debt

• Ghana External Debt reached 27.9 USD bn in Oct 2024, compared with 32.0 USD bn in the previous month.
• Ghana External Debt: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2012 to Oct 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 32.0 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 7.5 USD bn in Aug 2012.

• In the latest reports of Ghana, Current Account recorded a surplus of 998.5 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 380.3 USD mn in Mar 2024.
• Ghana Direct Investment Abroad fell by 4.7 USD mn in Mar 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 308.1 USD mn in Dec 2021.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 17.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.

Ghana Public Debt: % of Nominal GDP: SNA 2008 data was reported at 55.560 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.850 % for 2016. Ghana Public Debt: % of Nominal GDP: SNA 2008 data is updated yearly, averaging 55.560 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.850 % in 2016 and a record low of 42.900 % in 2013. Ghana Public Debt: % of Nominal GDP: SNA 2008 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.F003: Public Debt: by Holders and Structure .

Hutang Pribadi:% dari PDB Nominal Ghana dilaporkan sebesar 8.26 % pada 2024-09. Rekor ini turun dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 9.19 % untuk 2024-06. Data Hutang Pribadi:% dari PDB Nominal Ghana diperbarui triwulanan, dengan rata-rata 12.48 % dari 2006-12 sampai 2024-09, dengan 72 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 17.38 % pada 2015-06 dan rekor terendah sebesar 7.27 % pada 2006-12. Data Hutang Pribadi:% dari PDB Nominal Ghana tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh CEIC Data. Data dikategorikan dalam Global Economic Monitor World Trend Plus – Table: Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly.

Ghanas Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP belief sich im 2023 auf 72.3 %. Dies stellt einen Rückgang im Vergleich zu den vorherigen Zahlen von 72.9 % für 2022 dar. Ghanas Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP werden jährlich aktualisiert, mit einem Durchschnitt von 53.4 % von 2006 bis 2023, mit 18 Beobachtungen. Die Daten erreichten ein Allzeithoch in Höhe von 80.3 % im 2020 und ein Rekordtief in Höhe von 26.2 % im 2006. Ghanas Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP Daten behalten den Aktiv-Status in CEIC und werden von CEIC Data gemeldet. Die Daten werden unter World Trend Pluss Global Economic Monitor – Table: Government Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Annual kategorisiert.

Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Ghana dilaporkan sebesar 72.3 % pada 2023. Rekor ini turun dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 72.9 % untuk 2022. Data Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Ghana diperbarui tahunan, dengan rata-rata 53.4 % dari 2006 sampai 2023, dengan 18 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 80.3 % pada 2020 dan rekor terendah sebesar 26.2 % pada 2006. Data Utang Pemerintah:% dari PDB Ghana tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh CEIC Data. Data dikategorikan dalam Global Economic Monitor World Trend Plus – Table: Government Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

가나의 사모 부채 : 명목 GDP의 %은 2024-09에 8.26 %로 보고 되었습니다. 이는 2024-06에 9.19 %라는 이전 수치에 비 해하락한 기록입니다.가나의 사모 부채 : 명목 GDP의 % 데이터는 계간지마다 업데이트 되며,72개의 관측으로 2006-12부터 2024-09사이에 평균 12.48 %입니다. 이 데이터는2015-06에 17.38 %라는사상 최고치를, 2006-12에 7.27 %라는 최저치를 기록했습니다. 가나’의 사모 부채 : 명목 GDP의 % 데이터는 CEIC에 활성 상태로 남아 있으며CEIC Data에 의해 보고되는 정보입니다. 본 데이터는 World Trend Plus의 Global Economic Monitor - Table: Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly하에 분류 됩니다.