05_Official bilateral loans, other in Ghana

Ghana: 05_Official bilateral loans, other was 331.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
331.00 million
Change on year
up 14.9%
World rank
18th
of 105 countries
All-time high
331.00 million
in 2023
All-time low
20.00 million
in 2005
Years of data
20
2004–2023

05_Official bilateral loans, other in Ghana, 2004–2023

0100.0M200.0M300.0M2004201320232004: 89.0M2005: 20.0M2006: 34.0M2007: 51.0M2008: 93.0M2009: 70.0M2010: 70.0M2011: 90.0M2012: 56.0M2013: 123.0M2014: 96.0M2015: 206.0M2016: 184.0M2017: 172.0M2018: 203.0M2019: 222.0M2020: 167.0M2021: 218.0M2022: 288.0M2023: 331.0M

Source: OECD.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 331.00 million for 05_official bilateral loans, other in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 14.9% on the previous year and up 169.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 05_official bilateral loans, other in Ghana peaked at 331.00 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.00 million, in 2005.

That places Ghana 18th out of 105 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

05_Official bilateral loans, other in Ghana, year by year

Annual values for 05_Official bilateral loans, other in Ghana, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 89.00 million —
2005 20.00 million -77.5%
2006 34.00 million +70.0%
2007 51.00 million +50.0%
2008 93.00 million +82.4%
2009 70.00 million -24.7%
2010 70.00 million +0.0%
2011 90.00 million +28.6%
2012 56.00 million -37.8%
2013 123.00 million +119.6%
2014 96.00 million -22.0%
2015 206.00 million +114.6%
2016 184.00 million -10.7%
2017 172.00 million -6.5%
2018 203.00 million +18.0%
2019 222.00 million +9.4%
2020 167.00 million -24.8%
2021 218.00 million +30.5%
2022 288.00 million +32.1%
2023 331.00 million +14.9%

Ghana compared with similar countries

  • Ghana's 331.00 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 89.00 million, 3.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Ghana's 331.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.00 million, 6.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.50 million 20.00 million 93.00 million 6
2010s 142.20 million 56.00 million 222.00 million 10
2020s 251.00 million 167.00 million 331.00 million 4

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 15 Sri Lanka 430.00 million compare
  2. 16 Vietnam 396.00 million compare
  3. 17 Georgia 360.00 million compare
  4. 19 Iraq 330.00 million compare
  5. 20 Bangladesh 294.00 million compare
  6. 21 El Salvador 293.00 million compare

See the full ranking of 105 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 05_official bilateral loans, other in Ghana?
05_official bilateral loans, other in Ghana was 331.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
What is the highest 05_official bilateral loans, other recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 331.00 million in 2023.
What is the lowest 05_official bilateral loans, other recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 20.00 million in 2005.
How does Ghana rank for 05_official bilateral loans, other?
Ghana ranks 18th out of 105 countries with data for 2023.
Is 05_official bilateral loans, other rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 169.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from OECD, published as part of 05_Official bilateral loans, other. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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05_Official bilateral loans, other
Source
OECD
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
105 places, 1,645 data points, 2004–2023
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Other loans cover official loans other than export credits that do not qualify as ODA, either as they are not for developmental purposes or are insufficiently concessional. Those DAC Members that provide loans, and so hold official debt, notify data on outstanding amounts on these loans to OECD annually under the Creditor Reporting System.