What is the GDP of Ghana?

114.7 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 9 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Ghana?

Real GDP growth of +6.0 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.7 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Ghana in 2030?

154.0 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 114.7 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.2 % a year on average.

Is Ghana a rich country?

GDP per capita of 3,271 $ in 2025, above the African median (1,768 $): no. 19 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Ghana?

35.1 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 14 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Ghana?

14.2 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.8 %.

Is Ghana highly indebted?

Public debt of 48.8 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 34 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: high (IMF-World Bank, 22 Dec 2025).

What is the credit rating of Ghana?

S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B: weak rating, no. 18 of the 34 African countries rated.

What does Ghana export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (37.3 %), Oil, gas, coal (26.5 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (17.0 %). First client: Switzerland (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Ghana part of?

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).

Does Ghana have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Ghana Stock Exchange, with 40 listed securities.

What share of the population of Ghana has electricity?

91.9 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Ghana

What is the GDP of Ghana?

114.7 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 9 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Ghana?

Real GDP growth of +6.0 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.7 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Ghana in 2030?

154.0 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 114.7 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.2 % a year on average.
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Is Ghana a rich country?

GDP per capita of 3,271 $ in 2025, above the African median (1,768 $): no. 19 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Ghana?

35.1 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 14 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Ghana?

14.2 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.8 %.
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Is Ghana highly indebted?

Public debt of 48.8 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 34 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Ghana in default?

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: high (IMF-World Bank, 22 Dec 2025).
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What is the credit rating of Ghana?

S&P B− · Moody's B3 · Fitch B: weak rating, no. 18 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Ghana?

Its currency: cedi (GHS).
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What does Ghana export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (37.3 %), Oil, gas, coal (26.5 %), Cocoa and cocoa products (17.0 %). First client: Switzerland (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Ghana part of?

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).
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Does Ghana have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Ghana Stock Exchange, with 40 listed securities.
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What share of the population of Ghana has electricity?

91.9 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources