Export volume index, manufactures in Ghana
Ghana: Export volume index, manufactures was 961.67 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Export volume index, manufactures in Ghana, 1978–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for export volume index, manufactures in Ghana is 961.67, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export volume index, manufactures in Ghana peaked at 3,442 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 45.39, in 1978.
That places Ghana 3rd out of 27 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export volume index, manufactures in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 45.39 | — |
| 1979 | 72.65 | +60.0% |
| 1980 | 72.96 | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 96.88 | +32.8% |
| 1982 | 100 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 101.21 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 2,468 | +2338.6% |
| 1985 | 3,442 | +39.4% |
| 1986 | 2,936 | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 2,953 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 2,476 | -16.2% |
| 1989 | 2,043 | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 1,855 | -9.2% |
| 1991 | 1,923 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1,744 | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 2,163 | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 2,075 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 1,479 | -28.7% |
| 1996 | 1,189 | -19.6% |
| 1997 | 1,434 | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 1,228 | -14.4% |
| 1999 | 1,080 | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 1,141 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 856.44 | -24.9% |
| 2002 | 967.7 | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 875.6 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 855.1 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 993.27 | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 937.09 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 925.87 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 930.75 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 932.47 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 961.67 | +3.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 961.67 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 137.46, 7.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 961.67 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 193.93, 5.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Export volume index, manufactures in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +2338.6% | 101.21 | 2,468 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 59.02 | 45.39 | 72.65 | 2 |
| 1980s | 1,669 | 72.96 | 3,442 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,617 | 1,080 | 2,163 | 10 |
| 2000s | 941.51 | 855.1 | 1,141 | 10 |
| 2010s | 961.67 | 961.67 | 961.67 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 1 Seychelles 4,122 compare
- 2 Madagascar 1,108 compare
- 4 Zambia 647.89 compare
- 5 Cameroon 305.89 compare
- 6 Morocco 277.36 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 11.04 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export volume index, manufactures in Ghana?
- Export volume index, manufactures in Ghana was 961.67 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest export volume index, manufactures recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,442 in 1985.
- What is the lowest export volume index, manufactures recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.39 in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for export volume index, manufactures?
- Ghana ranks 3rd out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is export volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Export volume index, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Export volume index of manufactures with 1987=100.