GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ghana
Ghana: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 197.55 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
197.55 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
123rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
197.55 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
24.14 billion constant LCU
in 1983
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Ghana, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Ghana is 197.55 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Ghana peaked at 197.55 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 24.14 billion constant LCU, in 1983.
Ghana ranks 123rd of 212 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.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27.20 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 28.61 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 27.90 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 28.71 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 30.67 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 26.86 billion constant LCU | -12.4% |
| 1976 | 25.91 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 26.50 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 28.75 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 28.03 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 28.16 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 27.17 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 25.29 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 24.14 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 26.22 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 27.56 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 28.99 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 30.38 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 32.09 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 33.72 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 34.85 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 36.69 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 38.11 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 39.96 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 41.28 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 42.97 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 44.95 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 46.84 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 49.04 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 51.20 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 53.09 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 55.22 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 57.70 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 60.70 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 64.10 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 67.88 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 72.23 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 75.37 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 82.26 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 86.25 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 93.06 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 106.13 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 116.00 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 124.48 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 128.03 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 130.75 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 135.16 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 146.15 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 155.21 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 165.31 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 166.16 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 174.59 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 181.24 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 186.93 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 197.55 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 197.55 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 660.05 billion constant LCU, 30% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 197.55 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.91 billion constant LCU | 25.91 billion constant LCU | 30.67 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.37 billion constant LCU | 24.14 billion constant LCU | 33.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.59 billion constant LCU | 34.85 billion constant LCU | 51.20 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.48 billion constant LCU | 53.09 billion constant LCU | 86.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.03 billion constant LCU | 93.06 billion constant LCU | 165.31 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.29 billion constant LCU | 166.16 billion constant LCU | 197.55 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More population data for Ghana
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2469 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,232 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.76 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5066 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.141 (2100)
- Population density 296.87 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.28 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Ghana?
- Gdp in Ghana was 197.55 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 197.55 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.14 billion constant LCU in 1983.
- How does Ghana rank for gdp?
- Ghana ranks 123rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release