Imports by region of origin in Ghana
Ghana: Imports by region of origin was 1.29 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Ghana stood at 1.29 billion current US$.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 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$, in 1949.
That places Ghana 82nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12.65 million current US$ | 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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.1% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 14.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,261 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 79.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,261 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 12.56 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.07 billion current LCU (2017)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.77 billion current US$ (2017)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 94.62 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Ghana?
- 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 imports by region of origin recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.26 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest 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 imports by region of origin?
- Ghana ranks 82nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 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 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.