Ghana GDP Per Capita (2026)
Ghana has a diversified West African economy supported by gold, cocoa, oil and gas, agriculture, services, manufacturing, construction, and trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production relates to population and helps place Ghana’s overall economic scale into a per-person context. Explore Ghana’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,314
Est. in USD
World Rank
#140
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+1.3%
+$43
Africa Rank
#18
Out of 54 countries
1. Ghana GDP Per Capita in 2026
Ghana’s GDP per capita measures the amount of economic output generated for each resident across commodities, services, industry, agriculture, and other sectors. Gold, cocoa, and energy production contribute significantly to national economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population allows Ghana’s performance to be compared more consistently with economies that have different population sizes and economic structures.
2. Ghana GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Ghana GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,314 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $3,271 | +35.2% |
| 2024 | $2,419 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $2,384 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $2,230 | -8.8% |
| 2021 | $2,445 | +11.4% |
| 2020 | $2,195 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | $2,187 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | $2,195 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | $2,012 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,912 | +11.0% |
| 2015 | $1,723 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | $1,950 | -15.0% |
| 2013 | $2,295 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | $2,087 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $2,055 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | $1,784 | +19.5% |
| 2009 | $1,493 | -12.4% |
| 2008 | $1,704 | +10.2% |
| 2007 | $1,546 | +15.0% |
| 2006 | $1,344 | +14.2% |
| 2005 | $1,177 | +18.3% |
| 2004 | $995 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | $882 | +20.0% |
| 2002 | $735 | +13.1% |
| 2001 | $650 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | $629 | -37.2% |
| 1999 | $1,001 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | $991 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | $933 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | $934 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | $902 | +14.2% |
| 1994 | $790 | -9.8% |
| 1993 | $876 | -19.7% |
| 1992 | $1,091 | -3.2% |
| 1991 | $1,127 | +9.2% |
| 1990 | $1,032 | +12.9% |
| 1989 | $914 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | $927 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | $888 | -17.8% |
| 1986 | $1,080 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | $1,169 | -13.2% |
| 1984 | $1,346 | -64.4% |
| 1983 | $3,786 | -32.5% |
| 1982 | $5,612 | +12.1% |
| 1981 | $5,006 | +54.6% |
| 1980 | $3,239 | — |
4. Ghana GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+1.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+35.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+73.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+146.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Ghana’s GDP per capita can be influenced by commodity prices, oil and gold production, inflation, exchange rates, investment, population growth, and domestic demand. Periods of strong export earnings can support higher output, while currency and price pressures may affect values expressed in U.S. dollars. Historical data helps show how per-person economic production has evolved across different cycles.
5. Ghana GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Ghana
$3,314
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Ghana’s GDP per capita is approximately
0.4%
above the
Africa average
and
86.8%
below the world average.
6. Ghana GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Ghana
Ghana GDP (Nominal)
$118.3 Billion
(2026)
Ghana GDP Per Capita
$3,314
(2026)
Ghana’s total GDP captures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights Ghana’s overall economic size and resource base, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output per resident. Considering both indicators together offers a more complete picture of national economic performance.
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8. Ghana GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,330 | +0.5% |
| 2028 | $3,390 | +1.8% |
| 2029 | $3,543 | +4.5% |
| 2030 | $3,717 | +4.9% |
Ghana GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,717 by 2030, representing a 12.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Ghana GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Ghana GDP per capita is estimated at $3,314 in 2026.
It ranks #140 globally and #18 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 1.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 35.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 73.3%.
It is approximately 0.4% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 86.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,717 by 2030, 12.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Ghana GDP Per Capita FAQs
Ghana GDP per capita is estimated at $3,314 in 2026.
Ghana ranks #140 globally and #18 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 1.3% compared with 2025.
Ghana GDP per capita was approximately $1,723 in 2015.
Ghana GDP per capita is approximately 0.4% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.