Ghana Live GDP
$69,495,359,504
GDP Added Today
$140,011,559
Ghana GDP (2026)
LiveGhana has a diversified West African economy supported by gold mining, cocoa production, oil and gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. Continued investment in infrastructure, energy, and digital technology is helping strengthen economic diversification and regional trade. This page provides the latest Ghana GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.80%
vs 2025
โผ โ1.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$3,314
vs 2025
โฒ +$43
Global Rank (Nominal)
#73
of 218 countries
World Share
0.09%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Ghana GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$118.29B
Lowest GDP
$12.35B
Average Growth
4.60%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
14.00%
Weakest Growth
-8.30%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Ghana
0.09%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.09%
Key Findings
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Ghana's GDP in 2026 is $118.29B.
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It ranks #73 among 218 countries.
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Ghana contributes 0.09% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $3,314 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Ghana GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $118,293,000,000 | 4.80% | $3,314 | 0.09% | #72 |
| 2025 | $114,708,000,000 | 6.00% | $3,271 | 0.10% | #70 |
| 2024 | $83,289,000,000 | 5.80% | $2,419 | 0.07% | #81 |
| 2023 | $80,547,000,000 | 3.10% | $2,384 | 0.08% | #80 |
| 2022 | $73,919,000,000 | 3.80% | $2,230 | 0.07% | #78 |
| 2021 | $79,514,000,000 | 5.10% | $2,445 | 0.08% | #74 |
| 2020 | $70,008,000,000 | 0.50% | $2,195 | 0.08% | #74 |
| 2019 | $68,353,000,000 | 6.50% | $2,187 | 0.08% | #78 |
| 2018 | $67,259,000,000 | 6.20% | $2,195 | 0.08% | #76 |
| 2017 | $60,385,000,000 | 8.10% | $2,012 | 0.07% | #79 |
| 2016 | $56,144,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,912 | 0.07% | #79 |
| 2015 | $49,437,000,000 | 2.10% | $1,723 | 0.07% | #84 |
| 2014 | $54,678,000,000 | 2.90% | $1,950 | 0.07% | #82 |
| 2013 | $62,846,000,000 | 7.20% | $2,295 | 0.08% | #74 |
| 2012 | $55,800,000,000 | 8.40% | $2,087 | 0.07% | #78 |
| 2011 | $53,625,000,000 | 14.00% | $2,055 | 0.07% | #77 |
| 2010 | $45,447,000,000 | 7.80% | $1,784 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2009 | $37,127,000,000 | 5.70% | $1,493 | 0.06% | #84 |
| 2008 | $41,323,000,000 | 9.00% | $1,704 | 0.06% | #80 |
| 2007 | $36,544,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,546 | 0.06% | #80 |
| 2006 | $30,963,000,000 | 5.80% | $1,344 | 0.06% | #79 |
| 2005 | $26,415,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,177 | 0.05% | #79 |
| 2004 | $21,754,000,000 | 5.40% | $995 | 0.05% | #82 |
| 2003 | $18,790,000,000 | 5.10% | $882 | 0.05% | #82 |
| 2002 | $15,229,000,000 | 4.60% | $735 | 0.04% | #84 |
| 2001 | $13,113,000,000 | 3.80% | $650 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 2000 | $12,349,000,000 | 3.60% | $629 | 0.04% | #87 |
| 1999 | $19,165,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,001 | 0.06% | #69 |
| 1998 | $18,528,000,000 | 5.00% | $991 | 0.06% | #74 |
| 1997 | $17,024,000,000 | 5.80% | $933 | 0.05% | #75 |
| 1996 | $16,629,000,000 | 4.80% | $934 | 0.05% | #75 |
| 1995 | $15,692,000,000 | 4.20% | $902 | 0.05% | #74 |
| 1994 | $13,433,000,000 | 3.50% | $790 | 0.05% | #71 |
| 1993 | $14,532,000,000 | 4.80% | $876 | 0.06% | #68 |
| 1992 | $17,666,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,091 | 0.07% | #62 |
| 1991 | $17,795,000,000 | 4.80% | $1,127 | 0.07% | #58 |
| 1990 | $15,882,000,000 | 3.60% | $1,032 | 0.07% | #61 |
| 1989 | $13,723,000,000 | 4.50% | $914 | 0.07% | #63 |
| 1988 | $13,566,000,000 | 6.50% | $927 | 0.07% | #63 |
| 1987 | $12,692,000,000 | 6.70% | $888 | 0.07% | #63 |
| 1986 | $15,086,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,080 | 0.10% | #60 |
| 1985 | $15,970,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,169 | 0.13% | #61 |
| 1984 | $17,998,000,000 | 9.40% | $1,346 | 0.15% | #58 |
| 1983 | $49,337,000,000 | -6.20% | $3,786 | 0.42% | #35 |
| 1982 | $70,954,000,000 | -8.30% | $5,612 | 0.62% | #26 |
| 1981 | $61,487,000,000 | -3.80% | $5,006 | 0.53% | #28 |
| 1980 | $38,684,000,000 | 0.50% | $3,239 | 0.34% | #39 |
Ghana GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $120,962,000,000 | 4.90% | $3,330 | 0.09% | #74 |
| 2028 | $125,294,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,390 | 0.09% | #74 |
| 2029 | $133,196,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,543 | 0.09% | #74 |
| 2030 | $142,064,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,717 | 0.09% | #73 |
| 2031 | $151,560,000,000 | 5.00% | $3,900 | 0.10% | #73 |
Ghana Economy Overview
Ghana has a mixed economy supported by natural resources, agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, and an increasingly digital services sector. Gold is a leading export, while crude oil and natural gas have strengthened the energy industry. Cocoa remains vital to farming communities and foreign earnings, alongside products such as cashews, timber, fruits, vegetables, and fisheries.
The services sector includes telecommunications, mobile finance, banking, retail, transportation, education, and public administration. Manufacturing covers food and beverages, cement, textiles, chemicals, metals, and consumer products. Ghanaโs ports and relatively developed business environment support trade across West Africa. Investment in electricity, roads, mineral processing, agriculture, and technology could broaden the economy, though fiscal pressures, currency movements, and commodity dependence continue to influence economic conditions.
Ghana GDP Outlook
Ghanaโs outlook is linked to developments in gold, cocoa, oil and gas, as well as progress in fiscal stabilization and debt management. Agriculture, telecommunications, mobile finance, manufacturing, tourism, and regional trade could provide more balanced sources of growth. Investment in energy, roads, mineral processing, and digital infrastructure may raise productivity. Risks include currency weakness, inflation, high borrowing costs, fiscal pressures, unreliable electricity supply, and exposure to changes in commodity prices and weather conditions.