Ghana FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Ghana's fdi inflows was 1.53% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 28.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Ghana's fdi inflows stood at 1.53% in 2025, a decline of +0.61% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.53% by 2025. Ghana ranked 128th globally.
Ghana's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five and a half decades, with a peak of $9.47 billion in 2008 and a trough of -$0.66 billion in 1976. The country's FDI inflows have been steadily increasing since the 1990s, with the latest value standing at $1.53 billion in 2025, ranking 128 globally. In comparison, Burkina Faso experienced a similar trend, with its FDI inflows reaching $1.54 billion in 2025. The all-time peak in 2008 can be attributed to the significant investments in Ghana's oil and gas sector during that period. Notably, Ghana's FDI inflows have been relatively stable over the past few years, with a slight decline in recent times. To reverse this trend and propel Ghana's FDI inflows to new heights, the government would need to implement policies that enhance business environment and attract more long-term investments in key sectors such as manufacturing and infrastructure development.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.53% | −0.61% | #128 |
| 2024 | 2.15% | +0.51% | #105 |
| 2023 | 1.64% | −0.29% | #121 |
| 2022 | 1.93% | −1.25% | #126 |
| 2021 | 3.19% | +0.51% | #85 |
| 2020 | 2.68% | −3.00% | #73 |
| 2019 | 5.68% | +1.23% | #37 |
| 2018 | 4.44% | −0.95% | #47 |
| 2017 | 5.39% | −0.82% | #43 |
| 2016 | 6.21% | −0.25% | #42 |
| 2015 | 6.46% | +0.31% | #44 |
| 2014 | 6.15% | +1.02% | #45 |
| 2013 | 5.13% | −2.85% | #51 |
| 2012 | 7.98% | −0.27% | #38 |
| 2011 | 8.26% | +0.41% | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's fdi inflows was 1.53% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 28.6% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's fdi inflows peaked at 9.47% in 2008.
The lowest fdi inflows in Ghana was -0.66% in 1976.
Ghana ranks 128th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Ghana in 2025 was 1.53%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_fdi-inflows,
title = {Ghana FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}