Agricultural output in Ghana
Ghana: Agricultural output was 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
36th
of 159 countries
All-time high
18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2024
All-time low
2.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Ghana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output in Ghana is 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Ghana peaked at 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1961.
That places Ghana 36th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Ghana, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 2.30 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 2.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 2.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 2.41 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -6.2% |
| 1966 | 2.54 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1967 | 2.71 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1968 | 2.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 3.09 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 3.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 3.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 3.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 3.66 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 3.27 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 2.91 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 2.56 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 2.56 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 2.75 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 2.69 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 2.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 2.45 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 2.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 3.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +30.7% |
| 1985 | 3.11 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 3.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 3.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 3.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 4.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 3.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -21.1% |
| 1991 | 4.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +55.4% |
| 1992 | 4.84 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 5.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 5.05 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 5.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 6.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 6.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 6.76 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 7.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 7.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 7.53 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 8.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 8.74 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 8.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 8.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 9.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 8.89 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 10.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 11.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 11.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 11.74 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 12.33 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 12.75 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 13.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 13.36 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 13.53 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 14.40 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 15.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 16.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 16.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 17.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 18.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 18.43 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 2.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 4.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural output in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +55.4% | 3.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.56 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.66 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.13 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.45 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.92 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 11.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.43 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 11.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 16.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.93 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 16.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 33 South Africa 22.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 34 Ethiopia 21.64 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 35 Kenya 20.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 37 Peru 18.48 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 38 Saudi Arabia 17.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 39 Cote d'Ivoire 17.11 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Ghana?
- Agricultural output in Ghana was 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 18.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1961.
- How does Ghana rank for agricultural output?
- Ghana ranks 36th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.