Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana
Ghana: Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity was 11,708 in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana, 1980–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2031, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana stood at 11,708. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 77.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana peaked at 11,708 in 2031 and was at its lowest, 878.39, in 1983.
Ghana ranks 25th of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 958.84 | — |
| 1981 | 982.18 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 928.89 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 878.39 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 970.07 | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 1,042 | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 1,105 | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 1,180 | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 1,270 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 1,346 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 1,410 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 1,489 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 1,552 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 1,624 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 1,676 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 1,742 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 1,815 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 1,908 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 1,977 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 2,046 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 2,113 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 2,185 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 2,258 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 2,356 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 2,483 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 2,650 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 2,817 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 2,934 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 3,178 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 3,296 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 3,510 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 3,985 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 4,296 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 4,574 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 4,674 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 4,708 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,802 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 5,171 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 5,536 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 6,003 | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 6,047 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 6,608 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 7,208 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 7,563 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 8,051 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 8,613 | +7.0% |
| 2026 | 9,116 | +5.8% |
| 2027 | 9,606 | +5.4% |
| 2028 | 10,077 | +4.9% |
| 2029 | 10,588 | +5.1% |
| 2030 | 11,134 | +5.2% |
| 2031 | 11,708 | +5.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 11,708 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,131, 97% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,066 | 878.39 | 1,346 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,724 | 1,410 | 2,046 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,627 | 2,113 | 3,296 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,726 | 3,510 | 6,003 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,348 | 6,047 | 10,588 | 10 |
| 2030s | 11,421 | 11,134 | 11,708 | 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 gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in Ghana was 11,708 in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 11,708 in 2031.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 878.39 in 1983.
- How does Ghana rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity?
- Ghana ranks 25th out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmarks 2017-2021 (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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