Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ghana

Ghana: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.456 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.456
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
107th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.586
in 2018
All-time low
0.069
in 1902
Years of data
124
1902–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ghana, 1902–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 0.456 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Ghana peaked at 0.586 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.069, in 1902.

Ghana ranks 107th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.069 0.069 0.069 8
1910s 0.069 0.069 0.069 10
1920s 0.069 0.069 0.069 10
1930s 0.069 0.069 0.069 10
1940s 0.069 0.069 0.069 10
1950s 0.0971 0.078 0.153 10
1960s 0.2693 0.189 0.344 10
1970s 0.2651 0.26 0.279 10
1980s 0.3018 0.264 0.331 10
1990s 0.394 0.307 0.438 10
2000s 0.526 0.418 0.553 10
2010s 0.5661 0.549 0.586 10
2020s 0.5123 0.456 0.552 6

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 104 Turkmenistan 0.472 compare
  2. 105 Togo 0.469 compare
  3. 105 Turkey 0.469 compare
  4. 108 Djibouti 0.442 compare
  5. 109 Comoros 0.417 compare
  6. 109 Zambia 0.417 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Ghana?
Equal resource distribution index in Ghana was 0.456 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 0.586 in 2018.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.069 in 1902.
How does Ghana rank for equal resource distribution index?
Ghana ranks 107th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.