Account, in labor force in Ghana

Ghana: Account, in labor force was 87.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
87.0%
Change on year
up 18.0%
World rank
51st
of 97 countries
All-time high
87.0%
in 2024
All-time low
34.9%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Ghana, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 34.9 % age 15+2014: 42.1 % age 15+2017: 65.1 % age 15+2021: 73.7 % age 15+2024: 87 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 87.0% for account, in labor force in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and up 106.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Ghana peaked at 87.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34.9%, in 2011.

That places Ghana 51st out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 47.4% 34.9% 65.1% 3
2020s 80.3% 73.7% 87.0% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Ghana?
Account, in labor force in Ghana was 87.0% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 87.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 34.9% in 2011.
How does Ghana rank for account, in labor force?
Ghana ranks 51st out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)