Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Ghana

Ghana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 4.06 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
4.06 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 80.0%
World rank
28th
of 162 countries
All-time high
5.08 Percentage of GDP
in 2011
All-time low
0.2666 Percentage of GDP
in 2009
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Ghana, 2000–2021

0123452000201020212000: 0.989 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.677 Percentage of GDP2002: 0.616 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.506 Percentage of GDP2004: 0.62 Percentage of GDP2005: 0.699 Percentage of GDP2006: 0.439 Percentage of GDP2007: 0.422 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.508 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.267 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.391 Percentage of GDP2011: 5.1 Percentage of GDP2012: 4.8 Percentage of GDP2013: 3.5 Percentage of GDP2014: 3.4 Percentage of GDP2015: 1.3 Percentage of GDP2016: 1 Percentage of GDP2017: 2.6 Percentage of GDP2018: 4.1 Percentage of GDP2019: 4.1 Percentage of GDP2020: 2.3 Percentage of GDP2021: 4.1 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Ghana is 4.06 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 80.0% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Ghana peaked at 5.08 Percentage of GDP in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.2666 Percentage of GDP, in 2009.

Ghana ranks 28th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Oil rents in Ghana, 2000 to 2021.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.9893 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.6771 Percentage of GDP -31.6%
2002 0.6163 Percentage of GDP -9.0%
2003 0.5065 Percentage of GDP -17.8%
2004 0.6205 Percentage of GDP +22.5%
2005 0.6994 Percentage of GDP +12.7%
2006 0.4393 Percentage of GDP -37.2%
2007 0.4217 Percentage of GDP -4.0%
2008 0.5077 Percentage of GDP +20.4%
2009 0.2666 Percentage of GDP -47.5%
2010 0.3914 Percentage of GDP +46.8%
2011 5.08 Percentage of GDP +1198.1%
2012 4.78 Percentage of GDP -5.9%
2013 3.51 Percentage of GDP -26.5%
2014 3.42 Percentage of GDP -2.7%
2015 1.29 Percentage of GDP -62.2%
2016 1 Percentage of GDP -22.5%
2017 2.61 Percentage of GDP +160.2%
2018 4.15 Percentage of GDP +59.1%
2019 4.07 Percentage of GDP -1.9%
2020 2.25 Percentage of GDP -44.6%
2021 4.06 Percentage of GDP +80.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5744 Percentage of GDP 0.2666 Percentage of GDP 0.9893 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 3.03 Percentage of GDP 0.3914 Percentage of GDP 5.08 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 3.15 Percentage of GDP 2.25 Percentage of GDP 4.06 Percentage of GDP 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Ghana?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Ghana was 4.06 Percentage of GDP in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 5.08 Percentage of GDP in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2666 Percentage of GDP in 2009.
How does Ghana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Ghana ranks 28th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Oil rents
Unit
Percentage of GDP
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.