At the lower-middle-income level, the poverty rate in Ghana was forecast at 26.8 percent in 2021, meaning this share of the population lived up on 3.20 U.S. dollars per day. Considering the upper-middle-income level, at 5.50 U.S. dollars per day, the poverty rate was forecast at 51.7 percent. The values changed slightly compared to the previous years in analysis. This means that the rate of poverty in Ghana was not expected to experience drastic changes in the years following 2019. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on economic activities could be attributed to the unimproved poverty levels registered in the country.

Ghana GH: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data was reported at 5.400 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.200 % for 2005. Ghana GH: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.000 % in 1988 and a record low of 5.200 % in 2005. Ghana GH: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% 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: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Middle East & North Africa data was reported at 1.892 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.519 % for 2015. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Middle East & North Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 1.317 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.528 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.022 % in 1986. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Middle East & North Africa 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: Imports. Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle East and North Africa are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the Middle East and North Africa region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Within Region data was reported at 6.642 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.773 % for 2015. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Within Region data is updated yearly, averaging 12.328 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.864 % in 1984 and a record low of 2.385 % in 1967. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: Within Region 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: Imports. Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies within region are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from other low- and middle-income economies in the same World Bank region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data. No figures are shown for high-income economies, because they are a separate category in the World Bank classification of economies.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

As of 2023 people in Ghana employed in the field of executive management and change received the highest average salary of 70,000 U.S. dollars per year. Engineering and financial service professionals followed, with 52,000 and 33,000 U.S. dollars of annual earnings, respectively. According to the source, the lowest salary was received by individuals working in the area of logistics, operations and purchasing, as this amounted to 6,500 U.S. dollars per year.

The gross national income (GNI) per capita in Ghana reached 2,350 U.S. dollars in 2022, increasing by 50 U.S. dollars from the preceding year. The value has followed an increasing trend since 2017, when the per capita income stood at 1,880 U.S. dollars.

Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Middle East & North Africa (% of total merchandise imports) in Ghana was reported at 3.009 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Merchandise imports from developing economies in Middle East & North Africa (% of total merchandise imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) in Ghana was reported at 7.0074 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Merchandise imports from developing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The unprecedented growth of the new middle classes in middle income developing countries implies a strong growth in both consumption and carbon emissions. The research project Sustainable Middle Classes in Middle Income Countries (SMMICC) investigates the drivers of carbon consumption choices of the new middle classes and policy options to decrease their carbon footprints, including the implementation of carbon taxes

The research of the authors generated quantitative data on the acceptability of carbon taxes in three countries (Peru, Ghana, Philippines).

The data is provided in the following formats:

- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_ghana.csv
- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_peru.csv
- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_philippines.csv

- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_ghana.dta
- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_peru.dta
- 2024-07-26_malerba_10.5281/zenodo.12662722_philippines.dta

Additionally, the codebooks on variables of questionnaire and political parties in each country are attached in a csv format.

Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean data was reported at 1.897 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.201 % for 2015. Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean data is updated yearly, averaging 0.402 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2016, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.897 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.000 % in 1983. Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Latin America & The Caribbean 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: Exports. Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the Latin America and the Caribbean region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

Objectives: Multimorbidity is a growing public health concern due to the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, yet information about multimorbidity in low- and middle-income countries and migrant populations is scarce. We aimed to investigate the distribution and patterns of multimorbidity in rural and urban areas in Ghana and Ghanaian migrants in Europe.Methods: The RODAM cross-sectional study included 4,833 participants. Multimorbidity was defined as presence of multiple non-communicable chronic conditions. Patterns were determined from frequent combination of conditions. Prevalence ratios were estimated by logistic regression.Results: Prevalence of multimorbidity was higher in women and in urban Ghana and Europe. We observed a cardiometabolic pattern in all sites as well as circulatory-musculoskeletal and metabolic-musculoskeletal combinations in Ghana. Multimorbidity prevalence ratios were higher in Europe (men 1.47, 95% CI 1.34–1.59, women 1.18, 1.10–1.26) and urban Ghana (men 1.46, 1.31–1.59, women 1.27, 1.19–1.34).Conclusion: Distribution and patterns of multimorbidity differed by sex and site. With a higher burden of multimorbidity in urban areas, prevention strategies should focus on forestalling its increase in rapidly growing rural areas.

Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside region (% of total merchandise imports) in Ghana was reported at 36.6 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Merchandise imports from developing economies outside region (% of total merchandise imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

This report consists of four chapters. Chapter one profiles the trends in household consumption and poverty rates, and in the characteristics of the poor observed between 1991 and 2012. Descriptive statistics of consumption and selected poverty indexes are presented and a profile of the characteristics of the poor is given. The chapter concludes with an analysis of vulnerability. Chapter two uses descriptive and econometric techniques to identify the drivers of Ghana’s success over the last two decades. Chapter three examines the main challenges Ghana continues to face: widening inequalities, a persistent spatial divide, and the deteriorating macroeconomic environment. Chapter four provides a roadmap for policy action to effectively address these challenges and consolidate Ghana’s success as a middle-income economy.

Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Middle East & North Africa data was reported at 0.550 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.175 % for 2015. Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Middle East & North Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 0.364 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.115 % in 1989 and a record low of 0.031 % in 1961. Ghana GH: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Middle East & North Africa 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: Exports. Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in Middle East and North Africa are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the Middle East and North Africa region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

Adolescents need to make informed SRH decisions which may lead to healthy sexual behaviours. Although adolescents have a great need for information regarding sexual and reproductive health, several factors may constrain their parents from openly communicating with them on the topic. This is particularly challenging in the Ghanaian setting, due to its unique socio-cultural and religious context. Considering the adolescent sexual and reproductive health challenges in Ghana, an intervention such as a sexual and reproductive health information communication intervention become an important means of optimizing positive sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents. There is documented evidence of the value of parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health information communication interventions in improving communication between parents and adolescents. However, it appears there has been insufficient focus on this.The aim of this study was to explore SRH information communication interventions to inform the adaptation of a culturally sensitive SRH information communication intervention to enhance parent-adolescent communication skills, leading to healthy and safe SRH behaviour among adolescents in Ghana.This was an explanatory sequential mixed method study. It began with quantitative data collection, through a systematic review of sexual and reproductive health information communication interventions in lower- and middle-income countries. Key findings were used to develop an interview guide for qualitative data collection in phase 2. Results from the systematic review and the qualitative study were integrated to understand how a culturally sensitive SRH information communication intervention can be adapted in the Ghanaian context. The final phase was the adaptation of a culturally sensitive parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health information communication intervention.Findings from the systematic review, qualitative and mixed method phases formed the basis of adaptation of a culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health information communication intervention. The adapted intervention (ɛtwene), which is yet to be implemented, takes into account the following components: (1) experts to deliver the intervention (2) method of delivery of the intervention (3) venue or place of intervention delivery (4) lessons on SRH information (5) lessons on motivation to communicate SRH information (6) lessons on skills to communicate SRH information. The name of the intervention is ‘3twene’, which means bridge.

Ghana Automobile Market size was valued at USD 912.7 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1144.8 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.55% from 2026 to 2032.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Middle Class and Rising Income Levels: Ghana’s growing middle class, with increasing disposable incomes and changing lifestyles, has significantly spurred the demand for personal vehicles. This demographic shift is leading to greater aspirations for car ownership, fueling the expansion of the automotive market in the country. The country's GDP per capita increased from $2,230 in 2020 to approximately $2,560 in 2022, with the middle class comprising about 48% of the urban population. The Ghana Statistical Service reported that household spending on transportation increased by 23% between 2020-2022.

Automotive Assembly Policy Incentives: The Ghanaian government has introduced favorable policies and incentives to attract automotive manufacturers, positioning the country as a regional automotive hub. Initiatives such as tax breaks, duty exemptions, and the Ghana Automotive Development Policy aim to promote local vehicle assembly and manufacturing, fostering market growth and job creation. The Ghana Automotive Development Policy (GADP) led to investments exceeding USD 50 Million in local assembly operations by 2022. VW Ghana reported assembling over 1,200 vehicles in 2022, with plans to increase production by 40% annually.

Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: East Asia & Pacific data was reported at 22.448 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.770 % for 2015. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: East Asia & Pacific data is updated yearly, averaging 3.067 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.104 % in 1986 and a record low of 0.445 % in 1967. Ghana GH: Imports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Imports: East Asia & Pacific 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: Imports. Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in East Asia and Pacific are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the East Asia and Pacific region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.; ; World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.; Weighted average;

Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies within region (% of total merchandise exports) in Ghana was reported at 20.66 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Merchandise exports to developing economies within region (% of total merchandise exports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Error rate1 represents the percentage of error in the facility data compared to the 1° data.Error rate2 represents the percentage of error in the DHIMS-2 data compared to the 1° data.Error rate3 represents the percentage of error in the DHIMS-2 data compared to the facility data.***denotes data that were not available when the study was conducted.

Error rate1 represents the percentage of error in the facility data compared to the 1° data.Error rate2 represents the percentage of error in the DHIMS-2 data compared to the 1° data.Error rate3 represents the percentage of error in the DHIMS-2 data compared to the facility data.