Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Ghana
Ghana: Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) was 3.33 billion constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
3.33 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
2nd
of 43 countries
All-time high
12.09 billion constant US$
in 1987
All-time low
90.63 million constant US$
in 1980
Years of data
33
1978–2010
Exports of commodity 3 in Ghana, 1978–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 3.33 billion constant US$ for exports of commodity 3 in 2010.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Ghana peaked at 12.09 billion constant US$ in 1987 and was at its lowest, 90.63 million constant US$, in 1980.
That places Ghana 2nd out of 43 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 97.89 million constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 110.30 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 90.63 million constant US$ | -17.8% |
| 1981 | 113.91 million constant US$ | +25.7% |
| 1982 | 139.54 million constant US$ | +22.5% |
| 1983 | 162.91 million constant US$ | +16.8% |
| 1984 | 129.65 million constant US$ | -20.4% |
| 1985 | 9.47 billion constant US$ | +7200.6% |
| 1986 | 11.93 billion constant US$ | +26.0% |
| 1987 | 12.09 billion constant US$ | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 11.60 billion constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 11.27 billion constant US$ | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 9.29 billion constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 1991 | 6.29 billion constant US$ | -32.3% |
| 1992 | 4.99 billion constant US$ | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 5.05 billion constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 4.58 billion constant US$ | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 3.57 billion constant US$ | -22.1% |
| 1996 | 2.32 billion constant US$ | -35.0% |
| 1997 | 2.11 billion constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1998 | 1.97 billion constant US$ | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 1.75 billion constant US$ | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 1.71 billion constant US$ | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 1.28 billion constant US$ | -25.3% |
| 2002 | 1.49 billion constant US$ | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 1.61 billion constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 1.57 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 1.99 billion constant US$ | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 2.45 billion constant US$ | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 2.65 billion constant US$ | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 2.86 billion constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 3.08 billion constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 3.33 billion constant US$ | +8.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 3.33 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.28 million constant US$, 68.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 3.33 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 48.63 million constant US$, 68.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +7200.6% | 129.65 million constant US$ | 9.47 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104.09 million constant US$ | 97.89 million constant US$ | 110.30 million constant US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 5.70 billion constant US$ | 90.63 million constant US$ | 12.09 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.19 billion constant US$ | 1.75 billion constant US$ | 9.29 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.07 billion constant US$ | 1.28 billion constant US$ | 3.08 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.33 billion constant US$ | 3.33 billion constant US$ | 3.33 billion constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Ghana?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Ghana was 3.33 billion constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 12.09 billion constant US$ in 1987.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.63 million constant US$ in 1980.
- How does Ghana rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Ghana ranks 2nd out of 43 countries with data for 2010.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.7%. 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 Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.