Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Ghana
Ghana: Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Ghana, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP for exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.2% on the previous year and up 507.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Ghana peaked at 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1966.
That places Ghana 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1963 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1966 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.6% |
| 1968 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.4% |
| 1969 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.1% |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +69.3% |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.1% |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1983 | 0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +252.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0005 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +95.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0008 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.5% |
| 1986 | 0.0015 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +82.1% |
| 1987 | 0.0029 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +95.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0037 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 0.0045 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0055 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 1991 | 0.0062 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 0.0075 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0131 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0241 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +83.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0294 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 0.0525 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +78.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0664 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.4% |
| 1998 | 0.0783 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0855 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 0.2659 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +210.9% |
| 2001 | 0.324 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 0.3377 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3526 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 0.3535 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 0.3299 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 0.2287 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2634 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 0.4115 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +56.3% |
| 2010 | 0.4215 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 0.5617 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 0.7365 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.1% |
| 2013 | 0.5039 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.6% |
| 2014 | 0.8193 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +62.6% |
| 2015 | 1.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +53.3% |
| 2016 | 1.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 1.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 1.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.3% |
| 2020 | 1.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 1.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +65.1% |
| 2023 | 3.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.2% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 31% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +252.4% | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2000 | +210.9% | 0.0855 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2659 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0014 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0045 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0369 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0055 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0855 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3093 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4115 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4215 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 93 South Africa 5.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 94 Republic of Moldova 5.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 Sweden 5.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 Sierra Leone 4.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 98 Norway 4.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 99 Denmark 4.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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$), annual growth rate 23.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Ghana?
- Exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Ghana was 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 4.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- How does Ghana rank for exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Ghana ranks 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 507.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.