Ghana 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$79.52 billion
↑ 13.54% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$2,445.50
↑ 11.33% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.08%
↑ 4.56pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
9.97%
↑ 0.08pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $70.04 billion | $79.52 billion | +13.54% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,196.55 | $2,445.50 | +11.33% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.51% | 5.08% | +4.56pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 9.89% | 9.97% | +0.08pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.31% | 3.38% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $79.52 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,445.50
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.08%
- Gross National Income
- $77.09 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 9.97%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 12.11%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.38%
- 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)
- -3.20%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $79.52 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Ghana for 2021 is $2,445.50. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Ghana for 2021 is 9.97%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Ghana's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 5.08%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Ghana for 2021 is 3.38%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.