Ghana's GDP is supported by natural resources, agriculture, and services. Cocoa is a major export, alongside gold and oil, making Ghana one of Africa's fastest-growing economies. Agriculture employs a large share of the population, while services such as banking, telecommunications, and education have expanded rapidly. Ghana's democratic stability has helped attract investment, though challenges like inflation, debt, and infrastructure gaps persist. Efforts to diversify into manufacturing, renewable energy, and technology are ongoing. With its growing population and expanding middle class, Ghana continues to strengthen its role as a regional leader in West Africa's economic development.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Apr 2026. See Ghana GDP per capita.
Ghana GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 86 |
| 2024 | 83 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2010 | 32 |