Ghana—Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
Ghana's exports of goods & services (% of GDP) was 35.1% in 2024, ranking #96 out of 185 countries. This represents a +10.3% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 48.8% (2000) and the lowest was 24.5% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1% | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 31.8% | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 34.7% | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 30.1% | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 31.5% | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 37.4% | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 33.5% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 33.9% | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 31.2% | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 33.8% | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 28.2% | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 25.4% | -37.0% |
| 2012 | 40.4% | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 36.9% | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 29.5% | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 29.3% | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 25.0% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 24.5% | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 24.7% | -32.4% |
| 2005 | 36.4% | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 39.3% | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 40.7% | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 42.6% | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 45.2% | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 48.8% |
Top Countries — Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 199.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 190.5% | 2025 |
| 3 | San Marino | 186.0% | 2023 |
| 4 | Singapore | 177.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | Ireland | 140.1% | 2025 |
| 6 | Malta | 119.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Djibouti | 110.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 106.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 98.2% | 2025 |
| 10 | Cyprus | 97.6% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.
Methodology
Original contributors: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs); National Accounts data files, Central Banks; Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
Unit
% of GDP