Resources statistical capacity in Ghana

Ghana: Resources statistical capacity was 25.45 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
25.45 million
Change on year
up 59.8%
World rank
3rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
69.06 million
in 2021
All-time low
3.59 million
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Ghana, 2010–2023

020.0M40.0M60.0M2010201620232010: 7.1M2011: 4.0M2012: 6.3M2013: 6.1M2014: 10.7M2015: 10.0M2016: 11.3M2017: 7.2M2018: 3.6M2019: 4.0M2020: 20.9M2021: 69.1M2022: 15.9M2023: 25.5M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Ghana is 25.45 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.8% on the previous year and up 318.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Ghana peaked at 69.06 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.59 million, in 2018.

Ghana ranks 3rd of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Ghana, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 7.09 million —
2011 4.00 million -43.5%
2012 6.32 million +57.9%
2013 6.09 million -3.7%
2014 10.70 million +75.8%
2015 10.01 million -6.5%
2016 11.30 million +12.9%
2017 7.21 million -36.2%
2018 3.59 million -50.2%
2019 4.02 million +12.0%
2020 20.94 million +420.7%
2021 69.06 million +229.8%
2022 15.93 million -76.9%
2023 25.45 million +59.8%

Ghana compared with similar countries

  • Ghana's 25.45 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 9.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Ghana's 25.45 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 7.03 million 3.59 million 11.30 million 10
2020s 32.84 million 15.93 million 69.06 million 4

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 1 Mozambique 35.93 million compare
  2. 2 Tanzania 34.23 million compare
  3. 4 Nigeria 23.47 million compare
  4. 5 Kenya 21.80 million compare
  5. 6 Peru 20.23 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Ghana?
Resources statistical capacity in Ghana was 25.45 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 69.06 million in 2021.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 3.59 million in 2018.
How does Ghana rank for resources statistical capacity?
Ghana ranks 3rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 318.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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