Goods imports in Ghana
Ghana: Goods imports was 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
17.45 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
87th
of 200 countries
All-time high
17.76 billion BoP, current US$
in 2012
All-time low
499.70 million BoP, current US$
in 1983
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Goods imports in Ghana, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods imports in Ghana stood at 17.45 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Ghana peaked at 17.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 499.70 million BoP, current US$, in 1983.
Ghana ranks 87th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Ghana, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 650.52 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 690.26 million BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 860.18 million BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 780.29 million BoP, current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1979 | 803.10 million BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 908.30 million BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1981 | 954.30 million BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 588.70 million BoP, current US$ | -38.3% |
| 1983 | 499.70 million BoP, current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1984 | 533.00 million BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 668.70 million BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1986 | 735.10 million BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 933.90 million BoP, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1988 | 993.40 million BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1994 | 1.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1997 | 2.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.6% |
| 1999 | 3.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 2.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 2.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 3.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 4.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.9% |
| 2005 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2006 | 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 8.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 8.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2010 | 10.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.7% |
| 2011 | 15.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.0% |
| 2012 | 17.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 17.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 14.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2015 | 13.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 12.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 12.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 13.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 13.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 12.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 13.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 14.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 14.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 15.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2025 | 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.23 billion BoP, current US$, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.65 billion BoP, current US$, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 756.87 million BoP, current US$ | 650.52 million BoP, current US$ | 860.18 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 782.67 million BoP, current US$ | 499.70 million BoP, current US$ | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 84 Macao 17.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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- 86 Paraguay 17.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 88 Lebanon 16.69 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 89 El Salvador 16.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 90 Georgia 16.47 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 23.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Ghana?
- Goods imports in Ghana was 17.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 17.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 499.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1983.
- How does Ghana rank for goods imports?
- Ghana ranks 87th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.