Ghana GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Ghana's gdp per capita was $3,193 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 33.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ghana's gdp per capita stood at $3,193 in 2025, a rise of +$802 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,193 by 2025. Ghana ranked 134th globally.
Ghana’s GDP per capita has risen from a trough of 174.86 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 3,193.07 in 2025, placing it 134th globally among 66 years of World Bank coverage. This long‑term ascent reflects diversified export earnings, expanding services, and modest improvements in productivity, yet the figure remains below that of Egypt (3,191.08) and Honduras (3,636.62), its nearest peers in the World Bank ranking. The steepest gains occurred after the early 2000s when structural reforms and investment in infrastructure lowered the volatility that characterised the 1970s and 1980s, a period when per‑capita output hovered near the 1960 baseline. Despite the progress, the modest pace relative to peers suggests that further advances in human capital, energy reliability, and value‑added manufacturing are needed to sustain upward momentum, and any setbacks in these areas could blunt the projected trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,556 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $3,409 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $3,299 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $3,227 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $3,179 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $3,193 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,193 | +$802 | #134 |
| 2024 | $2,391 | +$7 | #159 |
| 2023 | $2,384 | +$154 | #160 |
| 2022 | $2,230 | −$215 | #168 |
| 2021 | $2,445 | +$250 | #164 |
| 2020 | $2,195 | +$9 | #160 |
| 2019 | $2,187 | −$9 | #164 |
| 2018 | $2,195 | +$183 | #162 |
| 2017 | $2,012 | +$100 | #164 |
| 2016 | $1,912 | +$190 | #164 |
| 2015 | $1,723 | −$227 | #165 |
| 2014 | $1,950 | −$345 | #166 |
| 2013 | $2,295 | +$208 | #159 |
| 2012 | $1,544 | −$511 | #168 |
| 2011 | $1,507 | −$277 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's gdp per capita was $3,193 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 33.6% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's gdp per capita peaked at $3,193 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Ghana was $175 in 1960.
Ghana ranks 134th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's gdp per capita is projected to reach $3,193 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Ghana in 2025 was $3,193. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Ghana GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}