Exports of commodity 1 in Ghana
Ghana: Exports of commodity 1 was 201.16 volume index in 2010. β Volatile
Exports of commodity 1 in Ghana, 1978β2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 1 in Ghana is 201.16 volume index, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Ghana peaked at 5,072 volume index in 1984 and was at its lowest, 46.57 volume index, in 1978.
That places Ghana 13th out of 41 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64.39 volume index | 46.57 volume index | 82.2 volume index | 2 |
| 1980s | 1,663 volume index | 83.16 volume index | 5,072 volume index | 10 |
| 1990s | 658.93 volume index | 286.02 volume index | 1,144 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 229.55 volume index | 196.63 volume index | 331.43 volume index | 10 |
| 2010s | 201.16 volume index | 201.16 volume index | 201.16 volume index | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 10 Benin 219.5 volume index compare
- 11 Congo, Republic of 212.95 volume index compare
- 12 South Africa 201.26 volume index compare
- 14 Togo 171.01 volume index compare
- 15 Mozambique, Republic of 159.46 volume index compare
- 16 Nigeria 156.1 volume index compare
More trade data for Ghana
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 165.79 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 103.79 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 102.71 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 190.34 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 98.96 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 73.11 (2025)
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.0682 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 4.18 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 4.11 (2014)
- Total current account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 34.35 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Ghana?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Ghana was 201.16 volume index in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 5,072 volume index in 1984.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.57 volume index in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Ghana ranks 13th out of 41 countries with data for 2010.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. 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 Exports of commodity 1 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Export volume index of commodity 1 with 1987=100.