Ghana GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Ghana's gdp ppp was $294.9B in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Ghana's gdp ppp stood at $294.9B in 2025, a rise of +$18.8B from 2024. The IMF projects $294.9B by 2025. Ghana ranked 65th globally.
Ghana’s GDP measured at purchasing power parity rose from a low of 11,445,000,000.00 in 1983 to an all‑time peak of 294,901,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country 65th globally and narrowly trailing peers such as New Zealand (296,970,000,000.00) and Tanzania (293,631,000,000.00). Over the 46‑year span, the economy expanded more than twenty‑sixfold, reflecting sustained structural reforms, diversification of exports, and increased foreign investment since the early 2000s. The sharp ascent contrasts with the early‑1980s trough, when macro‑economic instability and commodity price shocks depressed output. While the 2025 figure marks the highest level recorded, the trajectory remains vulnerable to external factors such as global commodity demand, exchange‑rate volatility, and fiscal discipline. Continued investment in infrastructure and human capital will be crucial to sustain growth and potentially move Ghana higher in the global PPP ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $409.3B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $382.7B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $358.2B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $335.7B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $314.6B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $294.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $294.9B | +$18.8B | #65 |
| 2024 | $276.1B | +$20.6B | #130 |
| 2023 | $255.3B | +$16.4B | #131 |
| 2022 | $238.9B | +$24.1B | #134 |
| 2021 | $214.9B | +$22.0B | #134 |
| 2020 | $192.8B | +$5.2B | #133 |
| 2019 | $187.6B | +$18.0B | #135 |
| 2018 | $169.6B | +$14.5B | #132 |
| 2017 | $155.2B | +$14.2B | #131 |
| 2016 | $147.1B | +$12.0B | #131 |
| 2015 | $149.0B | +$17.9B | #131 |
| 2014 | $154.7B | +$29.5B | #131 |
| 2013 | $142.8B | +$28.0B | #133 |
| 2012 | $131.9B | +$27.9B | #131 |
| 2011 | $114.3B | +$24.9B | #128 |
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 ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's gdp ppp was $294.9B in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's gdp ppp peaked at $294.9B in 2025.
The lowest gdp ppp in Ghana was $11.4B in 1983.
Ghana ranks 65th globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's gdp ppp is projected to reach $294.9B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Ghana's gdp ppp was approximately 294.9 billion ($294.9B) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Ghana in 2025 was $294.9B. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_gdp-ppp,
title = {Ghana GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}