Ghana FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Ghana's fdi outflows was -0.32% in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 5,083.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Ghana's fdi outflows stood at -0.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.33% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.32% by 2025. Ghana ranked 154th globally.
Ghana’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have shifted from a neutral balance in 1975 to a modest net outflow of -0.32 in 2025, placing the country 154th globally. The trajectory peaked in 1999 when outflows reached 2.12, indicating a brief period of net capital attraction, but collapsed to an all‑time trough of -4.28 in 1994, reflecting a sharp reversal of investor sentiment. Over the 42‑year span, the pattern shows intermittent swings rather than a steady trend, with recent figures closely aligning with those of South Africa (-0.28) and the Russian Federation (-0.38), suggesting that Ghana’s current outflow magnitude is comparable to other emerging markets facing similar external financing constraints. While the 2025 outflow remains negative, it is less severe than the historic low, hinting at a possible stabilization. Continued improvements in the investment climate, such as reforms to property rights and incentives for foreign enterprises, could pivot the balance toward a net inflow in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.32% | −0.33% | #154 |
| 2024 | 0.01% | −0.01% | #31 |
| 2023 | 0.01% | +0.07% | #39 |
| 2022 | -0.06% | −0.21% | #27 |
| 2021 | 0.15% | −0.62% | #65 |
| 2020 | 0.77% | −0.09% | #127 |
| 2019 | 0.86% | +0.74% | #114 |
| 2018 | 0.12% | +0.09% | #67 |
| 2017 | 0.03% | +0.00% | #43 |
| 2016 | 0.03% | −0.42% | #42 |
| 2015 | 0.45% | +0.44% | #83 |
| 2014 | 0.01% | +0.01% | #31 |
| 2013 | 0.00% | −0.00% | #29 |
| 2012 | 0.00% | −0.06% | #30 |
| 2011 | 0.06% | +0.04% | #41 |
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 outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's fdi outflows was -0.32% in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 5,083.2% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's fdi outflows peaked at 2.12% in 1999.
The lowest fdi outflows in Ghana was -4.28% in 1994.
Ghana ranks 154th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's fdi outflows is projected to reach -0.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Ghana in 2025 was -0.32%. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_fdi-outflows,
title = {Ghana FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}