POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Ghana
Ghana: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 756.86 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
756.86 million current US$
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
14th
of 50 countries
All-time high
789.09 million current US$
in 2003
All-time low
134.72 million current US$
in 1981
Years of data
34
1974–2010
POL and other energy imports in Ghana, 1974–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, pol and other energy imports in Ghana stood at 756.86 million current US$.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 87.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Ghana peaked at 789.09 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 134.72 million current US$, in 1981.
That places Ghana 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 175.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 177.03 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 176.92 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 230.22 million current US$ | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 134.72 million current US$ | -41.5% |
| 1982 | 155.06 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 157.03 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 165.75 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 163.58 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 181.47 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 173.09 million current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 168.82 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 187.99 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1990 | 206.87 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 283.52 million current US$ | +37.0% |
| 1992 | 257.03 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 236.26 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 366.29 million current US$ | +55.0% |
| 1995 | 571.57 million current US$ | +56.0% |
| 1996 | 567.88 million current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 558.25 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 618.50 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 349.00 million current US$ | -43.6% |
| 2000 | 404.56 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 539.53 million current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2002 | 544.01 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 789.09 million current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2004 | 703.30 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 419.43 million current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2006 | 558.09 million current US$ | +33.1% |
| 2007 | 609.41 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 649.40 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 682.79 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 756.86 million current US$ | +10.8% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 756.86 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371.14 million current US$, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 756.86 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 5.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 176.62 million current US$ | 175.90 million current US$ | 177.03 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 171.77 million current US$ | 134.72 million current US$ | 230.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 401.52 million current US$ | 206.87 million current US$ | 618.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 589.96 million current US$ | 404.56 million current US$ | 789.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 756.86 million current US$ | 756.86 million current US$ | 756.86 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 11 Uganda 890.60 million current US$ compare
- 12 Botswana 830.78 million current US$ compare
- 13 Madagascar 803.06 million current US$ compare
- 15 Mauritius 662.73 million current US$ compare
- 16 Mozambique 655.83 million current US$ compare
- 17 Burkina Faso 653.26 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Ghana?
- Pol and other energy imports in Ghana was 756.86 million current US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 789.09 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.72 million current US$ in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Ghana ranks 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2010.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.1%. 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 POL and other energy imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).