How does Ghana rank globally on Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)?

In 2023, Ghana ranked #78 out of 205 countries reporting Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$).

How does Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) compare to the world average?

The global average for Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in 2023 was $111.31 billion, so Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

Ghana: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)

Name: Ghana: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)
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In 2023, Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) was $16.78 billion.

That's down 4.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was $111.31 billion . Ghana ranks #78 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.WL.CD) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: $18.15B; 2011
Trough: $1.66B; 2004
1-year change: -4.0%
5-year change: -1.7%; -0.3% / yr
10-year change: +32.7%; +2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)
2023	16.782B
2022	17.486B
2021	14.790B
2020	14.831B
2019	16.703B
2018	17.078B
2017	14.451B
2016	12.035B
2015	13.751B
2014	15.503B

About Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)

Merchandise exports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise exports by the reporting economy to the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current US$.

Indicator code: TX.VAL.MRCH.WL.CD • Category: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in 2023?: In 2023, Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) was $16.78 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) rising or falling?: Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) fell 4.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ghana rank globally on Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)?: In 2023, Ghana ranked #78 out of 205 countries reporting Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$).
How does Ghana's Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in 2023 was $111.31 billion, so Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.
What is Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) and how is it measured?: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise exports by the reporting economy to the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current US$.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.WL.CD), CC BY 4.0.