Ghana 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$60.41 billion
↑ 7.55% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$2,012.97
↑ 5.22% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
8.13%
↑ 4.76pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
12.37%
↓ 5.08pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $56.16 billion | $60.41 billion | +7.55% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,913.19 | $2,012.97 | +5.22% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.37% | 8.13% | +4.76pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 17.45% | 12.37% | -5.08pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.23% | 3.37% | -1.86pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $60.41 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,012.97
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 8.13%
- Gross National Income
- $57.43 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 12.37%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.68%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.37%
- 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)
- -3.32%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $60.41 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Ghana for 2017 is $2,012.97. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Ghana for 2017 is 12.37%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Ghana's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 8.13%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Ghana for 2017 is 3.37%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.