Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana
Ghana: Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth was 19.4% in 2011. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana, 2007–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in %, constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana is 19.4%, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 21.0% on the previous year and up 6.9% over five years.
That places Ghana 11th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana, year by year
| Year | %, constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18.2% | — |
| 2008 | 16.7% | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | -54.5% |
| 2010 | 24.6% | +222.9% |
| 2011 | 19.4% | -21.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 19.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.0%, 6.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 19.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.4%, 3.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.2% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 3 |
| 2010s | 22.0% | 19.4% | 24.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More economy & growth data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 38.84 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.11 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0167 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 54.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana?
- Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Ghana was 19.4% in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 24.6% in 2010.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.6% in 2009.
- How does Ghana rank for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth?
- Ghana ranks 11th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth (%, constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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"The annual rate of growth of exports of goods and non-financial services, as calculated from the constant local currency series. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to or received from the rest of the world. Included is the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services. Data are in constant local currency. "