Manufactures exports in Ghana
Ghana: Manufactures exports was 744.35 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Ghana, 1978–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 744.35 million constant US$ for manufactures exports in 2010.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Ghana peaked at 2.66 billion constant US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 35.13 million constant US$, in 1978.
That places Ghana 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 35.13 million constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 56.23 million constant US$ | +60.0% |
| 1980 | 56.48 million constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 74.99 million constant US$ | +32.8% |
| 1982 | 77.40 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 78.34 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 1.91 billion constant US$ | +2338.6% |
| 1985 | 2.66 billion constant US$ | +39.4% |
| 1986 | 2.27 billion constant US$ | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 2.29 billion constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.92 billion constant US$ | -16.2% |
| 1989 | 1.58 billion constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 1.44 billion constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1991 | 1.49 billion constant US$ | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.35 billion constant US$ | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 1.67 billion constant US$ | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 1.61 billion constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 1.14 billion constant US$ | -28.7% |
| 1996 | 920.62 million constant US$ | -19.6% |
| 1997 | 1.11 billion constant US$ | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 950.47 million constant US$ | -14.4% |
| 1999 | 836.01 million constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 883.00 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 662.89 million constant US$ | -24.9% |
| 2002 | 749.01 million constant US$ | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 677.72 million constant US$ | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 661.86 million constant US$ | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 768.80 million constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 725.32 million constant US$ | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 716.63 million constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 720.41 million constant US$ | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 721.74 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 744.35 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 744.35 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 9.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 744.35 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 275.48 million constant US$, 2.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Manufactures exports in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +2338.6% | 78.34 million constant US$ | 1.91 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.68 million constant US$ | 35.13 million constant US$ | 56.23 million constant US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.29 billion constant US$ | 56.48 million constant US$ | 2.66 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.25 billion constant US$ | 836.01 million constant US$ | 1.67 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 728.74 million constant US$ | 661.86 million constant US$ | 883.00 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 744.35 million constant US$ | 744.35 million constant US$ | 744.35 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Ghana?
- Manufactures exports in Ghana was 744.35 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 billion constant US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.13 million constant US$ in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for manufactures exports?
- Ghana ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2010.
- Is manufactures exports 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 Manufactures exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise the commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (nonferrous metals) in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are on fob basis.