Economy, Finance and Trade: Ghana

May 2024

In 2023, Ghana’s economy slowed, with GDP growth of 2.0% in real terms. The slowdown was attributable to macroeconomic instability, a significant surge in inflation, and decreases in exports and investment. However, the economy is projected to improve in 2024, with forecast GDP growth of 3.4% and a decrease in inflation to 18.4%. Despite a decrease in exports and imports in 2023, Ghana’s future trade prospects look promising, aided by its membership of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Economy, Finance and Trade: Ghana

HEADLINES

Ghana’s economic growth expected to surpass regional average going forward
Inflation surges in 2023, with house prices seeing the fastest increase
Export and import values drop in 2023
Public debt remains high, necessitating further debt sustainability measures
Chart 1 Economic Landscape of Ghana 2023-2028
Chart 2 Real GDP Growth in Ghana 2010-2028
Chart 3 GDP Size and Growth 2018-2028
Chart 4 Gross Value Added by Sector in Ghana 2023
Chart 5 Domestic Demand 2023 and Period Growth 2018-2023
Chart 6 Productivity 2018/2023
Chart 7 Productivity by Sector in Ghana 2023 and CAGR 2018-2023
Chart 8 Monetary Landscape of Ghana 2023
Chart 9 Inflation 2018-2028
Chart 10 Average Inflation 2018-2028
Chart 11 Interest Rates in Ghana 2018-2025
Chart 12 Exchange Rates 2018-2025
Chart 13 Money Supply Growth and Money Velocity in Ghana 2018-2025
Chart 14 Foreign Trade Landscape of Ghana 2023
Chart 15 Exports and Export Price Index in Ghana 2018-2023
Chart 16 Exports by Commodity in Ghana 2023
Chart 17 Top 10 Export Destinations 2023 and Period Growth 2018-2023
Chart 18 Imports and Import Price Index in Ghana 2018-2023
Chart 19 Imports by Commodity in Ghana 2023
Chart 20 Top 10 Import Origins 2023 and Period Growth 2018-2023
Chart 21 Investment Landscape of Ghana 2022-2023
Chart 22 Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and FDI intensity 2022
Chart 23 Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and Outflows in Ghana 2017-2022
Chart 24 Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Ghana 2018-2025
Chart 25 Government Budget Landscape of Ghana 2023
Chart 26 Public Debt 2023
Chart 27 Government Revenue 2023
Chart 28 Government Expenditure 2023
Chart 29 Government Expenditure by Economic Type in Ghana 2023
Chart 30 Government Expenditure by Function in Ghana 2023 and Period Growth 2018-2023
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