Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana
Ghana: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 278,148 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana stood at 278,148. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana peaked at 278,148 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 45,150, in 1991.
That places Ghana 69th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 45,150 | — |
| 1992 | 46,901 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 49,176 | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 50,799 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 52,888 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 55,322 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 57,643 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 60,353 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 63,008 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 65,340 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 67,953 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 71,011 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 74,704 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 78,887 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 83,541 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 88,888 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 92,752 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 101,238 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 106,143 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 114,528 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 130,616 | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 142,753 | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 153,192 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 157,568 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 160,909 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 166,338 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 179,859 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 191,010 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 203,441 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 204,487 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 214,866 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 223,070 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 230,048 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 243,126 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 252,914 | +4.0% |
| 2026 | 265,036 | +4.8% |
| 2027 | 278,148 | +4.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 278,148 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 75,074, 3.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 278,148 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55,772, 5.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53,471 | 45,150 | 63,008 | 9 |
| 2000s | 83,046 | 65,340 | 106,143 | 10 |
| 2010s | 160,021 | 114,528 | 203,441 | 10 |
| 2020s | 238,962 | 204,487 | 278,148 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 66 Tanzania, United Republic of 305,491 compare
- 67 Myanmar 296,531 compare
- 68 Belarus 279,046 compare
- 70 Ecuador 272,521 compare
- 71 New Zealand 269,939 compare
- 72 Côte d'Ivoire 259,365 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 gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Ghana was 278,148 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 278,148 in 2027.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,150 in 1991.
- How does Ghana rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Ghana ranks 69th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.