Ghana Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Ghana's services value added was 40.25% in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Ghana's services value added stood at 40.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.68% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.25% by 2025. Ghana ranked 180th globally.
Ghana’s services value added has risen modestly from 35.05 in 1984 to 40.25 in 2025, placing the country 180th in the world and keeping it within a narrow band of peers such as Myanmar (40.80) and Angola (40.09). The sector’s trajectory shows a pronounced peak of 48.18 in 2010, followed by a steady decline that reached its lowest point of 26.25 in 1996, before recovering to current levels. Over the 42‑year coverage period, the gradual upward movement reflects structural shifts toward urbanisation and the expansion of telecommunications, yet the gap between the 2010 high and today’s figure indicates persistent constraints in productivity and market diversification. Compared with peers, Ghana’s service contribution remains slightly below Oman’s 41.00, suggesting room for improvement through investment in digital infrastructure and skills development. Continued reforms aimed at enhancing the business environment are likely to sustain the modest upward trend and could lift Ghana’s services share closer to the regional average in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 40.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.25% | −0.68% | #180 |
| 2024 | 40.94% | −2.18% | #11 |
| 2023 | 43.11% | +0.34% | #28 |
| 2022 | 42.78% | −2.55% | #36 |
| 2021 | 45.32% | +0.13% | #38 |
| 2020 | 45.19% | +0.05% | #29 |
| 2019 | 45.14% | +1.46% | #32 |
| 2018 | 43.68% | +0.20% | #30 |
| 2017 | 43.48% | −0.43% | #27 |
| 2016 | 43.92% | +3.40% | #24 |
| 2015 | 40.52% | +3.10% | #13 |
| 2014 | 37.41% | −3.17% | #11 |
| 2013 | 40.59% | −6.99% | #26 |
| 2012 | 47.58% | +1.74% | #51 |
| 2011 | 45.84% | −2.34% | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's services value added was 40.25% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's services value added peaked at 48.18% in 2010.
The lowest services value added in Ghana was 26.25% in 1996.
Ghana ranks 180th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's services value added is projected to reach 40.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Ghana in 2025 was 40.25%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_services-value-added,
title = {Ghana Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}