The growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in Ghana was estimated at approximately 5.69 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the growth rose by around 5.24 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The growth is forecast to decline by about 0.69 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator describes the annual change in the gross domestic product at constant prices, expressed in national currency units. Here the gross domestic product represents the total value of the final goods and services produced during a year.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Ghana was estimated at about 82.83 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 44.15 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 35.78 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Ghana's cocoa industry is poised for significant growth, with its contribution to the country's GDP projected to reach 2.91 billion Ghanaian cedis by 2029, approximately 188 million U.S dollars. This marked a substantial increase from 2024, highlighting the sector's expanding economic importance. The rising value of cocoa production underscores Ghana's position as a key player in the global cocoa market, despite recent drops in output. Ghana's role in global cocoa production As the world's second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the international cocoa trade. In the 2022/2023 crop season, the country produced an estimated 654,000 metric tons of cocoa beans. While this represents a decrease from the record 1.05 million metric tons harvested in 2020/2021, Ghana remains a dominant force in the industry. The country's cocoa exports were valued at approximately 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, making it the second-largest exporter in Africa. Economic impact and future outlook Cocoa is a vital component of Ghana's economy, ranking as the third most valuable export commodity behind gold and crude petroleum. The crop's significance is further emphasized by the extensive land use dedicated to its cultivation, with 1.15 million hectares harvested in 2023. Despite a slight contraction in harvested area compared to previous years, the projected increase in cocoa's contribution to GDP suggests improved productivity and value addition in the sector. This growth trajectory aligns with Ghana's efforts to diversify its economy and strengthen its position in the global cocoa market.

This study provides an analysis of environmental observations by farmers, as well as of models of blame in Northern Ghana, an agricultural region of high vulnerability to climate change. Qualitative data were collected through a standardised questionnaire on the community’s consensus on how to explain observed changes. Responses were transcribed to allow content analysis. Natural data sets confirmed most local observations, but older age and the affectedness of the respondents were crucial in determining the views. Climate change was generally given a lower priority by the respondents compared to other manifestations of change, such as infrastructural development, human-spiritual relations and changes in social relations. Moreover, the respondents made reference to the blessing of the land and the destruction of the land. The destruction of the land was understood in a metaphorical way as the result of eroding social relationships and stagnation, as well as norm-breaking and lack of unity within the community. Thus, climate change was perceived in local social terms rather than based on global natural science knowledge. The article concludes that the anthropological analysis is meaningful and may serve as an entry point for further planning of adaptation and public education.

Ghana's mobile-centric social media landscape is dominated by Facebook, with ***** percent of mobile phone users accessing the platform using their devices in 2025. This reflects a broader trend in the country's internet usage, where mobile devices account for almost ************** of all web traffic. Twitter and Instagram follow as the second and third most popular social media platforms accessed via mobile, with nearly ***** percent and ***** percent, respectively. Mobile-first internet access The prevalence of mobile-based social media usage in Ghana is consistent with the country's overall internet access patterns. As of January 2025, approximately ** percent of Ghana's web traffic occurred through mobile devices, while laptops and desktop computers accounted for only around ** percent. This mobile-first approach has been a consistent trend, with mobile devices maintaining over ** percent of web traffic since early 2022. Facebook's growing influence Facebook's strong mobile presence in Ghana is part of its overall growth trajectory in the country. As of December 2024, there were over ** million Facebook users in Ghana. The platform's user base is predominantly male, with nearly ** percent of users being men. Age-wise, the *****-year-old demographic represents the largest group of Facebook users in Ghana. According to the latest data available, mobile devices account for a staggering ** percent of Facebook traffic in the country, reflecting the critical role of smartphones in social media engagement.

This anthropological study provides an analysis of environmental observations by farmers and their perceptions of change, as well as models of blame in Northern Ghana, a poor agricultural region of high vulnerability to climate change. Qualitative data were collected through a standardized questionnaire which was directed to twenty‐five individuals to collect data on community consensus on how to explain this change. Responses were transcribed to allow content analysis. Natural data sets confirmed most local observations but older age and affectedness of the respondents were crucial in determining the views of the respondents. Farmers observed more changes than younger people who were not yet decision‐makers on their family farms. Climate change was generally given a lower priority by the respondents compared with other manifestations of change that have occurred over the past decades, such as infrastructural development, human‐spiritual relations and changes in social relations within the community. When referring to these changes, the respondents often made reference to the blessing of the land and the destruction of the land. The destruction of the land was always understood in a metaphorical way as the result of eroding social relationships and stagnation, as well as norm‐breaking and lack of unity within the community.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Ghana was estimated at about 2.41 thousand U.S. dollars. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 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 around 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).