Foreign Exchange Reserves in Ghana increased to 8982.50 USD Million in December from 7881.10 USD Million in November of 2024. This dataset provides - Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import

• Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 2.4 Months of Import in Jan 2024, compared with the ratio of 2.5 in the previous month
• Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2005 to Jan 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.5 in Aug 2021 and a record low of 1.6 in Nov 2023

CEIC calculates Foreign Exchange Reserves as Months of Import from monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves and monthly Imports. The International Monetary Fund provides Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. Bank of Ghana provide Imports in USD

Gold Reserves in Ghana increased to 30.53 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 27.21 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Ghana Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP

• Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP was reported at 3.820 % in Dec 2023
• This records an increase from the previous number of 3.312 % for Sep 2023
• Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.028 % from Dec 2006 to Dec 2023, with 69 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 13.157 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of 3.312 % in Sep 2023
• Ghana Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly

CEIC calculates quarterly Foreign Exchange Reserves as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves and quarterly Nominal GDP. International Monetary Fund provides Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. Ghana Statistical Service provides Nominal GDP in local currency, based on SNA 2008. The Bank of Ghana average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Total reserves (% of total external debt) in Ghana was reported at 8.2847 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Total reserves (% of total external debt) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

International reserves (excluding gold) in Ghana was reported at 3044370595 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - International reserves (excluding gold) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Ghana's official gold reserves have remained steady at 8.74 metric tons from the first quarter of 2015 through the second quarter of 2023. This consistency in reserves contrasts with the country's dynamic role in global gold production. As Africa's leading gold producer, Ghana's mine output reached 117.6 metric tons in 2021, marking a significant increase from 87.6 metric tons in 2011. Revenue and exports Gold plays a crucial role in Ghana's economy, generating substantial revenue. In 2023, the country's income from gold reached approximately 7.6 billion U.S. dollars, up from 6.6 billion U.S. dollars the previous year. This upward trend in revenue is reflected in Ghana's export figures, with gold exports valued at over 9.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, a notable increase from 5.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. Gold's importance to Ghana's economy is further underscored by the fact that it accounted for 39 percent of the country's total exports in 2022. Mining operations and reserves Ghana's gold mining sector is anchored by major operations such as AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi and Iduapriem mines. Between 2019 and 2020, the Obuasi mine boasted mineral resources of over 29 million oz, while Iduapriem held approximately 6.7 million oz. These substantial reserves contribute to Ghana's position as a key player in the global gold market, supporting the country's consistent official gold reserves and its significant export revenues.

Ghana International Reserves: Net International Reserves data was reported at 3.804 USD bn in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.815 USD bn for Jul 2018. Ghana International Reserves: Net International Reserves data is updated monthly, averaging 2.474 USD bn from Dec 2002 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.067 USD bn in Apr 2017 and a record low of 130.860 USD mn in Dec 2002. Ghana International Reserves: Net International Reserves data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Ghana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.KA002: International Reserves.

Ghana International Reserves: Gross Reserves excl Oil Funds data was reported at 5.003 USD bn in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.015 USD bn for Mar 2018. Ghana International Reserves: Gross Reserves excl Oil Funds data is updated monthly, averaging 4.377 USD bn from Sep 2008 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.385 USD bn in Apr 2017 and a record low of 2.270 USD bn in Sep 2008. Ghana International Reserves: Gross Reserves excl Oil Funds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Ghana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.KA002: International Reserves.

The study area for the checklist flora data collection was from Bonsa River Forest Reserve in the Western North Region of Ghana. Ecologically, the region falls within the moist semi deciduous forests zone of Ghana, which are characterized by high diversity of pioneer tree species. The information taken from this forest reserve was baseline biological and carbon survey data report.

Atewa Forest is a biodiverse tropical forest in the Eastern Region of Ghana, highly threatened by illegal mining, farming and hunting activities, and by proposals for industrial-scale bauxite mining. Conservation bodies are active in trying to save the forest and promote its future as a national park. Very little is known about its bryophyte flora, and this short expedition was intended as a first step to remedy that situation. Survey work was targeted mainly at areas thought likely to be bryophyte-rich, notably swamp forest and upland evergreen forest. A total of 164 species were recorded, including about 58 new to Ghana and at least one new species. The importance of Atewa Forest for biodiversity in western Africa is reinforced. The survey was jointed conducted by a Nick Hodgetts the lead expert in Bryophytes from the UK, A Rocha Ghana and the Department of Plant and Environmental Biology of the University of Ghana.

Graph and download economic data for Broad Money for Ghana (GHAFMBPCPPPT) from 2000 to 2025 about Ghana, broad, REO, monetary aggregates, and rate.

Ghana International Reserves: FL: Foreign Currency Deposits data was reported at 488.500 USD mn in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 516.660 USD mn for Mar 2018. Ghana International Reserves: FL: Foreign Currency Deposits data is updated monthly, averaging 383.870 USD mn from Dec 2002 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 148 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.896 USD bn in Nov 2014 and a record low of 78.620 USD mn in Dec 2002. Ghana International Reserves: FL: Foreign Currency Deposits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Ghana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.KA002: International Reserves.

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Graph and download economic data for Bank Deposits to GDP for Ghana (DDOI02GHA156NWDB) from 1960 to 2020 about Ghana, deposits, banks, depository institutions, and GDP.

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Between 2019 and 2020, AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi Gold Mine (Ghana) had mineral resources reaching a volume of a little over 29 million ounces. On the other hand, reserves in mineral resources at Iduapriem, the open-pit gold mine, amounted to approximately 6.7 million ounces. Overall, as of 2020, AngloGold Ashanti accumulated a total revenue of around 4.4 billion U.S. dollars.

1.5 (months of imports) in 2023. Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component of these reserves is valued at year-end (December 31) London prices. Data are in current U.S. dollars.