In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Ghana was estimated at 2,405.8 U.S. dollars. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by 833.65 U.S. dollars, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the GDP per capita will steadily grow by 697.36 U.S. dollars from 2024 to 2030.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

Ghana GH: GDP: Real: per Capita data was reported at 1,358.658 GHS in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,279.966 GHS for 2016. Ghana GH: GDP: Real: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 745.249 GHS from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,358.658 GHS in 2017 and a record low of 525.487 GHS in 1983. Ghana GH: GDP: Real: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Real. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;

As of 2024, livestock in Ghana contributed around 5.4 billion Ghanaian cedis (GHS), roughly 348.4 million U.S. dollars, to the country's GDP. This represented nearly 13 percent of the contribution of agriculture to GDP in the country. In 2023, the added value of the livestock industry to GDP amounted to approximately 5.2 billion GHS (335.6 million U.S. dollars), following an upward trend observed since 2013. Chickens in Ghana are in the livestock lead Rural populations in Ghana are usually more engaged in farming and animal husbandry in comparison to their urban counterparts. In recent years, the country’s livestock production index has exceeded 100 points, showing an increased growth in livestock breeding. At the national level, chickens, goats, and sheep form the major species reared. As of 2022, the population of each animal amounted to over 88.6 million, 8.6 million, and 5.8 million, respectively. In fact, live chickens in Ghana considerably increased from around 47.8 million heads in 2010 to nearly 89 million heads in 2022. The situation in Africa is similar Likewise in Ghana, chickens, goats, and sheep are the main livestock reared in Africa. In 2022, the count of chicken heads reached over 2.4 billion on the continent. That of goats and sheep amounted to around 506 million and 419 million, respectively. Moreover, the majority of live chickens were found in Egypt. On the other hand, the largest goat and sheep population was found in Nigeria.

Ghana GH: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data was reported at 6.148 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.428 % for 2016. Ghana GH: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1.692 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.279 % in 2011 and a record low of -14.455 % in 1975. Ghana GH: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Ghana including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

GDP per capita (LCU) of Ghana rocketed by 30.03% from 26,274 LCU in 2023 to 34,165 LCU in 2024. Since the 24.50% surge in 2014, GDP per capita (LCU) shot up by 503.75% in 2024. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.

Ghana GH: GDP: per Capita data was reported at 7,141.452 GHS in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,933.104 GHS for 2016. Ghana GH: GDP: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 8.772 GHS from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,141.452 GHS in 2017 and a record low of 0.013 GHS in 1960. Ghana GH: GDP: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;

GDP per capita of Ghana went up by 0.92% from 2,384 US dollars in 2023 to 2,406 US dollars in 2024. Since the 8.80% drop in 2022, GDP per capita jumped by 7.89% in 2024. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Time series data for the statistic GDP_Per_Capita_Current_USD and country Ghana. Indicator Definition:GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.The statistic "GDP Per Capita Current USD" stands at 2,405.79 United States Dollars as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.9183 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.9183.The 3 year change in percent is -1.61.The 5 year change in percent is 10.02.The 10 year change in percent is 23.38.The Serie's long term average value is 750.10 United States Dollars. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 220.73 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +1,275.85%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2021, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -1.61%.

In 2020, the unemployment rate in Ghana was at approximately 3.01 percent of the total labor force. The unemployment rate is the percentage of a country's labor force that are without jobs but are available to work and actively seeking employment. Ghana’s unemployment rate is above the worldwide unemployment rate, and compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries and other regions, Ghana has a relatively average rate of unemployment. Ghana’s population Due to the nature of its economy and its population size of over 30 million people, Ghana’s estimated GDP per capita amounts to just over 2,200 U.S. dollars in 2018 and forecast to rise continually over the next few years. Almost half of the country’s population works in the services sector, and around 33 percent work in agriculture. The population is relatively young, with only around 3 percent of the total population aged 65 years or older. Ghana’s hopeful future One of the most important economic centers of its region, Ghana’s GDP is at over 65 billion U.S. dollars, and it is projected to grow to over 97 billion U.S. dollars by 2024. Ghana is a country with several valuable natural resources, including gold, petroleum, cocoa, and natural gas. The country’s economy is particularly focused on manufacturing and exporting digital technology goods, and industrial materials. Ghana utilizes these exports domestically as well; its mixed economy is increasingly digital based. A regional leader, it has the goal of being the first African nation to become a developed country in the next decade. There are several positive indications encouraging this possibility, such as that GDP has grown each year, albeit at inconsistent rates.

Ghana GH:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 13,069.104 Intl $ in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,121.388 Intl $ for 2021. Ghana GH:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 7,771.722 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,121.388 Intl $ in 2021 and a record low of 5,908.846 Intl $ in 1991. Ghana GH:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;

This scatter chart displays access to electricity (% of population) against GDP (current US$) in Ghana. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Ghana GH: GDP: USD: per Capita data was reported at 1,641.487 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,517.496 USD for 2016. Ghana GH: GDP: USD: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 374.231 USD from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,814.492 USD in 2013 and a record low of 182.979 USD in 1960. Ghana GH: GDP: USD: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

As of April 2025, South Africa's GDP was estimated at over 410 billion U.S. dollars, the highest in Africa. Egypt followed, with a GDP worth around 347 billion U.S. dollars, and ranked as the second-highest on the continent. Algeria ranked third, with nearly 269 billion U.S. dollars. These African economies are among some of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. Dependency on oil For some African countries, the oil industry represents an enormous source of income. In Nigeria, oil generates over five percent of the country’s GDP in the third quarter of 2023. However, economies such as the Libyan, Algerian, or Angolan are even much more dependent on the oil sector. In Libya, for instance, oil rents account for over 40 percent of the GDP. Indeed, Libya is one of the economies most dependent on oil worldwide. Similarly, oil represents for some of Africa’s largest economies a substantial source of export value. The giants do not make the ranking Most of Africa’s largest economies do not appear in the leading ten African countries for GDP per capita. The GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population. Therefore, a populated country with a low total GDP will have a low GDP per capita, while a small rich nation has a high GDP per capita. For instance, South Africa has Africa’s highest GDP, but also counts the sixth-largest population, so wealth has to be divided into its big population. The GDP per capita also indicates how a country’s wealth reaches each of its citizens. In Africa, Seychelles has the greatest GDP per capita.

Abstract

The Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) is the first nationally representative high-frequency household panel survey in Ghana. The AHIES is being conducted to obtain quarterly and annual data on household final consumption expenditure and a wide scope of demographic, economic and welfare variables including statistics on labour, food security, multi-dimensional poverty and health status for research, policy, and planning. Some of the key macroeconomic indicators to be generated include quarterly GDP, regional GDP, quarterly unemployment, underemployment, inequality, consumption expenditure poverty, multidimensional poverty and food security. The data from the AHIES is classified, tabulated and disseminated so that researchers, administrators, policy makers and development partners can use the information in formulating and implementing various development programs at the national and community levels and also to monitor targets under the Sustainable Development Goals.

Geographic coverage

Nation-wide

Analysis unit

-Individuals -Households

Universe

The universe covers the population living within individual households in Ghana. However, such population which is defined as institutionalised population as persons living at elderly houses, rest homes, correction facilities, military baracks, and hospitals with special characteristics, nursery,and also nomadic population are excluded

Sampling procedure

Sampling Procedure With the sampling procedure, 10,800 households in 600 EAs, consisting of 304 (50.67%) urban and 296 (49.33%) rural households were drawn from the 2021 Population and Housing Census listing frame to form the secondary sampling units. A random sampling methodology was adopted to select eighteen (18) households per selected EAs in all regions to form the full sample for the fieldwork to be able to produce regionally representative expenditures for GDP.

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [CAPI]

This scatter chart displays expense (% of GDP) against male population (people) in Ghana. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The GAR15 global exposure database is based on a top-down approach where statistical information including socio-economic, building type, and capital stock at a national level are transposed onto the grids of 5x5 or 1x1 using geographic distribution of population data and gross domestic product (GDP) as proxies.

This scatter chart displays expense (% of GDP) against urban population (people) in Ghana. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Ghana GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 17,323.476 Intl $ in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,245.151 Intl $ for 2022. Ghana GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 9,510.666 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,323.476 Intl $ in 2023 and a record low of 6,971.580 Intl $ in 1991. Ghana GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.