Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ghana is $118.29 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.8%. GDP per capita is $3,314.
Ghana GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Ghana has grown from $38.68 billion in 1980 to $118.29 billion in 2026.
Ghana GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Ghana. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
4.60%
Best Year
2011 (+14%)
Worst Year
1982 (-8.3%)
Years of Contraction
3 of 47
GDP per capita in Ghana rose from $3,271 in 2025 to $3,314 in 2026, an increase of 1.3%.
"Ghana GDP", "Ghana gross domestic product", and "Ghana economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ghana
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Ghana for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Ghana nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$118,293,000,000
4.8%
$3,314
1.81%
2025
$114,708,000,000
6%
$3,271
1.85%
2024
$83,289,000,000
5.8%
$2,419
1.89%
2023
$80,547,000,000
3.1%
$2,384
1.93%
2022
$73,919,000,000
3.8%
$2,230
1.94%
2021
$79,514,000,000
5.1%
$2,445
1.98%
2020
$70,008,000,000
0.5%
$2,196
2.01%
2019
$68,353,000,000
6.5%
$2,187
2.03%
2018
$67,259,000,000
6.2%
$2,195
2.1%
2017
$60,385,000,000
8.1%
$2,012
2.22%
2016
$56,144,000,000
3.4%
$1,913
2.3%
2015
$49,437,000,000
2.1%
$1,723
2.33%
2014
$54,678,000,000
2.9%
$1,950
2.4%
2013
$62,846,000,000
7.2%
$2,295
2.44%
2012
$55,800,000,000
8.4%
$2,087
2.45%
2011
$53,625,000,000
14%
$2,055
2.43%
2010
$45,447,000,000
7.8%
$1,784
2.46%
2009
$37,127,000,000
5.7%
$1,493
2.53%
2008
$41,323,000,000
9%
$1,704
2.57%
2007
$36,544,000,000
4.1%
$1,546
2.61%
2006
$30,963,000,000
5.8%
$1,344
2.64%
2005
$26,415,000,000
6.2%
$1,177
2.66%
2004
$21,754,000,000
5.4%
$995
2.68%
2003
$18,790,000,000
5.1%
$882
2.74%
2002
$15,229,000,000
4.6%
$735
2.79%
2001
$13,113,000,000
3.8%
$650
2.7%
2000
$12,349,000,000
3.6%
$629
2.54%
1999
$19,165,000,000
4.5%
$1,001
2.47%
1998
$18,528,000,000
5%
$991
2.46%
1997
$17,024,000,000
5.8%
$933
2.41%
1996
$16,629,000,000
4.8%
$934
2.36%
1995
$15,692,000,000
4.2%
$902
2.39%
1994
$13,433,000,000
3.5%
$791
2.43%
1993
$14,532,000,000
4.8%
$876
2.5%
1992
$17,666,000,000
4.5%
$1,092
2.52%
1991
$17,795,000,000
4.8%
$1,127
2.55%
1990
$15,882,000,000
3.6%
$1,032
2.59%
1989
$13,723,000,000
4.5%
$914
2.53%
1988
$13,566,000,000
6.5%
$927
2.44%
1987
$12,692,000,000
6.7%
$888
2.32%
1986
$15,086,000,000
6.2%
$1,080
2.23%
1985
$15,970,000,000
6.4%
$1,169
2.17%
1984
$17,998,000,000
9.4%
$1,346
2.62%
1983
$49,337,000,000
-6.2%
$3,787
3.05%
1982
$70,954,000,000
-8.3%
$5,612
2.95%
1981
$61,487,000,000
-3.8%
$5,006
2.86%
1980
$38,684,000,000
0.5%
$3,240
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The nominal GDP of Ghana in 2026 is $118.29 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Ghana 73th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Ghana?
The GDP growth rate of Ghana in 2026 is 4.8%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Ghana?
GDP per capita in Ghana in 2026 is $3,314, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Ghana expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Ghana to reach $151.56 billion by 2031, up from $118.29 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.