Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU) in Ghana
Ghana: Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU) was 2.12 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Ghana, 2006–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, mining and quarrying, value added in Ghana stood at 2.12 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 206.5% on the previous year and up 325.4% over ten years.
Ghana ranks 31st of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 497.44 million constant LCU | — |
| 2007 | 531.58 million constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 544.44 million constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 581.22 million constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 690.40 million constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 2.12 billion constant LCU | +206.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 2.12 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.53 billion constant LCU, 11% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 2.12 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 11% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 538.67 million constant LCU | 497.44 million constant LCU | 581.22 million constant LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.40 billion constant LCU | 690.40 million constant LCU | 2.12 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 28 Burundi 4.85 billion constant LCU compare
- 29 Namibia 3.23 billion constant LCU compare
- 30 Sudan 2.99 billion constant LCU compare
- 32 Mozambique 1.73 billion constant LCU
- 33 Madagascar 1.50 billion constant LCU
- 34 Benin 1.42 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Ghana
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 86.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 457.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.374 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 430.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.2731 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Ghana?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Ghana was 2.12 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 497.44 million constant LCU in 2006.
- How does Ghana rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Ghana ranks 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.