Ghana—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #40 of 43
Latest Value
12.6%
2026
YoY Change
+19.5%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#40
of 43 countries
Maximum
45.7%
2010
Minimum
9.9%
2023
CAGR
-5.0%
23 years
Last
12.6%
Previous
10.5%
Highest
45.7%
Lowest
9.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.6% | +19.5% |
| 2025 | 10.5% | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 9.9% | -36.2% |
| 2022 | 15.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 17.0% | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 18.6% | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 21.7% | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 19.6% | -23.1% |
| 2016 | 25.5% | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 27.7% | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 27.2% | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 24.8% | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 31.2% | +34.4% |
| 2011 | 23.2% | -49.3% |
| 2010 | 45.7% | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 37.7% | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 34.6% | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 36.2% | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 39.8% | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 38.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 12.6% | +19.5% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP