Primary commodities exports in Ghana
Ghana: Primary commodities exports was 4.45 billion constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Primary commodities exports in Ghana, 1978–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary commodities exports in Ghana is 4.45 billion constant US$, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Ghana peaked at 36.11 billion constant US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 351.34 million constant US$, in 1978.
Ghana ranks 4th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 351.34 million constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 562.32 million constant US$ | +60.0% |
| 1980 | 564.75 million constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 749.87 million constant US$ | +32.8% |
| 1982 | 774.01 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 783.40 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 25.39 billion constant US$ | +3141.0% |
| 1985 | 36.11 billion constant US$ | +42.2% |
| 1986 | 34.11 billion constant US$ | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 30.12 billion constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1988 | 25.02 billion constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 1989 | 22.40 billion constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1990 | 18.38 billion constant US$ | -17.9% |
| 1991 | 14.06 billion constant US$ | -23.5% |
| 1992 | 11.08 billion constant US$ | -21.1% |
| 1993 | 11.05 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 9.37 billion constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 6.77 billion constant US$ | -27.7% |
| 1996 | 4.46 billion constant US$ | -34.2% |
| 1997 | 4.18 billion constant US$ | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 4.43 billion constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 4.49 billion constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 3.83 billion constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 2001 | 2.72 billion constant US$ | -29.0% |
| 2002 | 2.69 billion constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 2.94 billion constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 2.88 billion constant US$ | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 3.28 billion constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 3.71 billion constant US$ | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 3.88 billion constant US$ | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 4.03 billion constant US$ | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 4.22 billion constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 4.45 billion constant US$ | +5.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 4.45 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 6.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 4.45 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.13 billion constant US$, 2.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary commodities exports in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +3141.0% | 783.40 million constant US$ | 25.39 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 456.83 million constant US$ | 351.34 million constant US$ | 562.32 million constant US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 17.60 billion constant US$ | 564.75 million constant US$ | 36.11 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.83 billion constant US$ | 4.18 billion constant US$ | 18.38 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.42 billion constant US$ | 2.69 billion constant US$ | 4.22 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.45 billion constant US$ | 4.45 billion constant US$ | 4.45 billion constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Ghana?
- Primary commodities exports in Ghana was 4.45 billion constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 36.11 billion constant US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 351.34 million constant US$ in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for primary commodities exports?
- Ghana ranks 4th out of 35 countries with data for 2010.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. 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 Primary commodities exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.