Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Ghana
Ghana: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 29.77 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Ghana, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Ghana is 29.77, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Ghana peaked at 42.02 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 21.85, in 2002.
That places Ghana 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27.13 | — |
| 2001 | 27.26 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 21.85 | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 22.11 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 24.73 | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 25.06 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 26.76 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 27.54 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 30.41 | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 29.6 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 30.79 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 36.37 | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 39.42 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 35.8 | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 35.2 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 42.02 | +19.4% |
| 2016 | 36.6 | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 36.64 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 34.52 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 38.38 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 34.03 | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 31.55 | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 34.54 | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 31.23 | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 32.28 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 27.97 | -13.4% |
| 2026 | 29.9 | +6.9% |
| 2027 | 29.77 | -0.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 29.77 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 94% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 29.77 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.25 | 21.85 | 30.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.57 | 30.79 | 42.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.41 | 27.97 | 34.54 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 24 Burkina Faso 31.59 compare
- 25 South Africa 30.97 compare
- 26 Togo 30.62 compare
- 28 Eritrea 29.27 compare
- 29 Mali 28.23 compare
- 30 Sierra Leone 28.19 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Ghana?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Ghana was 29.77 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 42.02 in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.85 in 2002.
- How does Ghana rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Ghana ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.