GDP per Capita: Ghana
Ghana's gdp per capita is currently $3,179.324 as of 2026. # Ghana GDP per Capita Ghana's GDP per capita stands at $3,179.
Current (2026)
$3,179.324
-0.4% y/y
Peak (1982)
$5,611.733
Low (2000)
$628.881
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita — Ghana
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita — Ghana
Analysis# Ghana GDP per Capita
Ghana's GDP per capita stands at $3,179.324 USD in 2026, representing a modest recovery from recent lows but still significantly below its historical peak of $5,611.733 USD in 1982. Over the past 46 years, the metric has declined 1.9% overall, reflecting Ghana's complex economic trajectory. The country hit bottom at $628.881 USD in 2000 before beginning a gradual upward climb that has persisted into the 2020s.
A sharp acceleration emerged in 2025, when GDP per capita jumped to $3,193.071 USD—marking the highest level in the entire dataset. This represents a dramatic 34% increase from 2024's $2,405.795 USD. While the 2026 projection shows a marginal dip to $3,179.324 USD, the recent surge suggests Ghana's economy has entered a stronger growth phase after decades of underperformance relative to its 1982 benchmark.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | $3,555.757 | +4.32% |
| 2029 | $3,408.629 | +3.32% |
| 2028 | $3,299.11 | +2.23% |
| 2027 | $3,227.161 | +1.50% |
| 2026 | $3,179.324 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | $3,193.071 | +32.72% |
| 2024 | $2,405.795 | +0.92% |
| 2023 | $2,383.904 | +6.91% |
| 2022 | $2,229.891 | -8.80% |
| 2021 | $2,445.187 | +11.37% |
| 2020 | $2,195.455 | +0.40% |
| 2019 | $2,186.659 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | $2,195.321 | +9.10% |
| 2017 | $2,012.288 | +5.22% |
| 2016 | $1,912.48 | +11.01% |
| 2015 | $1,722.771 | -11.65% |
| 2014 | $1,949.906 | -15.03% |
| 2013 | $2,294.796 | +9.95% |
| 2012 | $2,087.204 | +1.57% |
| 2011 | $2,055 | +15.19% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $1,783.977 | +19.47% |
| 2009 | $1,493.287 | -12.37% |
| 2008 | $1,704.06 | +10.24% |
| 2007 | $1,545.724 | +15.02% |
| 2006 | $1,343.837 | +14.21% |
| 2005 | $1,176.627 | +18.28% |
| 2004 | $994.77 | +12.75% |
| 2003 | $882.299 | +20.09% |
| 2002 | $734.677 | +12.99% |
| 2001 | $650.209 | +3.39% |
| 2000 | $628.881 | -37.16% |
| 1999 | $1,000.783 | +0.95% |
| 1998 | $991.413 | +6.22% |
| 1997 | $933.36 | -0.03% |
| 1996 | $933.683 | +3.53% |
| 1995 | $901.888 | +14.10% |
| 1994 | $790.464 | -9.76% |
| 1993 | $875.974 | -19.74% |
| 1992 | $1,091.486 | -3.16% |
| 1991 | $1,127.156 | +9.26% |
| 1990 | $1,031.664 | +12.82% |
| 1989 | $914.435 | -1.34% |
| 1988 | $926.87 | +4.35% |
| 1987 | $888.229 | -17.78% |
| 1986 | $1,080.271 | -7.59% |
| 1985 | $1,169.016 | -13.15% |
| 1984 | $1,346.079 | -64.45% |
| 1983 | $3,786.463 | -32.53% |
| 1982 | $5,611.733 | +12.09% |
| 1981 | $5,006.386 | +54.54% |
| 1980 | $3,239.454 | — |
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