Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana
Ghana: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 9.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana is 9.1, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 82.0% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana peaked at 53.5 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2021.
That places Ghana 74th out of 134 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 53.5 | — |
| 2004 | 49.2 | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 37.5 | -23.8% |
| 2006 | 31.3 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 28.9 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 24.3 | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 11.9 | -51.0% |
| 2010 | 14.4 | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 11.5 | -20.1% |
| 2012 | 19.9 | +73.0% |
| 2013 | 9.3 | -53.3% |
| 2014 | 13.9 | +49.5% |
| 2016 | 19.9 | +43.2% |
| 2017 | 21.1 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 18.4 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 15.3 | -16.8% |
| 2020 | 5.5 | -64.1% |
| 2021 | 5 | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 9.1 | +82.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 9.1 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.2, 31% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 9.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.65, 18% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.8 | 11.9 | 53.5 | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.97 | 9.3 | 21.1 | 9 |
| 2020s | 6.53 | 5 | 9.1 | 3 |
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 share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Ghana was 9.1 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 53.5 in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2021.
- How does Ghana rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Ghana ranks 74th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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