Ghana 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$41.27 billion
↑ 4.92% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,543.78
↑ 2.41% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
9.29%
↓ 4.75pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
11.19%
↑ 2.46pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $39.34 billion | $41.27 billion | +4.92% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,507.44 | $1,543.78 | +2.41% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 14.05% | 9.29% | -4.75pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.73% | 11.19% | +2.46pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.23% | 3.14% | -1.09pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $41.27 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,543.78
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 9.29%
- Gross National Income
- $39.18 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 11.19%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 15.21%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.14%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -11.90%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $41.27 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Ghana for 2012 is $1,543.78. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Ghana for 2012 is 11.19%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Ghana's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 9.29%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Ghana for 2012 is 3.14%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.