Share of imports by region of origin in Ghana
Ghana: Share of imports by region of origin was 1.29 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.29 billion current US$
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
83rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
2.26 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
11.10 million current US$
in 1949
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Ghana, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Ghana is 1.29 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Ghana peaked at 2.26 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 11.10 million current US$, in 1949.
Ghana ranks 83rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 14.20 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 11.10 million current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1950 | 13.20 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1951 | 17.40 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1952 | 22.50 million current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1953 | 19.40 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1954 | 15.50 million current US$ | -20.1% |
| 1955 | 14.70 million current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1956 | 16.10 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1957 | 19.60 million current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1958 | 17.70 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1959 | 25.30 million current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1960 | 30.50 million current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1961 | 45.20 million current US$ | +48.2% |
| 1962 | 36.50 million current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1963 | 28.70 million current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1964 | 39.10 million current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1965 | 47.00 million current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1966 | 61.50 million current US$ | +30.9% |
| 1967 | 61.30 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 66.50 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 74.32 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1970 | 86.11 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1971 | 72.33 million current US$ | -16.0% |
| 1972 | 63.06 million current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1973 | 84.98 million current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 116.38 million current US$ | +36.9% |
| 1975 | 156.01 million current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1976 | 160.76 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 175.56 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 147.69 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1979 | 132.66 million current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 183.06 million current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1981 | 217.63 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1982 | 188.49 million current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 73.00 million current US$ | -61.3% |
| 1984 | 38.07 million current US$ | -47.8% |
| 1985 | 83.69 million current US$ | +119.8% |
| 1986 | 72.45 million current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 139.09 million current US$ | +92.0% |
| 1988 | 125.25 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 165.14 million current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1990 | 227.85 million current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1991 | 54.94 million current US$ | -75.9% |
| 1992 | 287.51 million current US$ | +423.4% |
| 1993 | 312.94 million current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 217.61 million current US$ | -30.5% |
| 1995 | 276.84 million current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1996 | 480.66 million current US$ | +73.6% |
| 1997 | 494.48 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 302.28 million current US$ | -38.9% |
| 1999 | 345.85 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 279.22 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2001 | 318.02 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 278.48 million current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 303.24 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 500.05 million current US$ | +64.9% |
| 2005 | 452.08 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 469.75 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 713.28 million current US$ | +51.8% |
| 2008 | 895.09 million current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2009 | 851.60 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2011 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2012 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 1.55 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 2.22 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 1.40 billion current US$ | -37.1% |
| 2017 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 1.31 billion current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2022 | 1.86 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 1.33 billion current US$ | -28.6% |
| 2024 | 1.29 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12.65 million current US$ | 11.10 million current US$ | 14.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 18.14 million current US$ | 13.20 million current US$ | 25.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 49.06 million current US$ | 28.70 million current US$ | 74.32 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 119.56 million current US$ | 63.06 million current US$ | 175.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.59 million current US$ | 38.07 million current US$ | 217.63 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 300.10 million current US$ | 54.94 million current US$ | 494.48 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 506.08 million current US$ | 278.48 million current US$ | 895.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.64 billion current US$ | 1.29 billion current US$ | 2.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 billion current US$ | 1.26 billion current US$ | 1.86 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1011 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 329.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 4,134 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0752 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 244.78 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 649.98 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 37.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Ghana?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Ghana was 1.29 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.26 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.10 million current US$ in 1949.
- How does Ghana rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Ghana ranks 83rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.