Ghana 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$67.30 billion
↑ 11.41% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$2,196.61
↑ 9.12% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.20%
↓ 1.93pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.81%
↓ 4.56pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $60.41 billion | $67.30 billion | +11.41% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,012.97 | $2,196.61 | +9.12% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 8.13% | 6.20% | -1.93pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 12.37% | 7.81% | -4.56pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.37% | 3.25% | -0.12pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $67.30 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,196.61
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.20%
- Gross National Income
- $64.27 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.81%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.57%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.25%
- 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)
- -3.04%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $67.30 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Ghana for 2018 is $2,196.61. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Ghana for 2018 is 7.81%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Ghana's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 6.20%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Ghana for 2018 is 3.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.