Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Ghana
Ghana: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 188,091 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Ghana, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Ghana stood at 188,091 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and up 450.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Ghana peaked at 188,091 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17 1000 SLC, in 1991.
That places Ghana 15th out of 23 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Ghana, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 21 1000 SLC | +23.5% |
| 1993 | 23 1000 SLC | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 65 1000 SLC | +182.6% |
| 1995 | 132 1000 SLC | +103.1% |
| 1996 | 135 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 675 1000 SLC | +400.0% |
| 1998 | 1,011 1000 SLC | +49.8% |
| 1999 | 1,143 1000 SLC | +13.1% |
| 2000 | 1,599 1000 SLC | +39.9% |
| 2001 | 1,925 1000 SLC | +20.4% |
| 2002 | 2,250 1000 SLC | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 4,950 1000 SLC | +120.0% |
| 2004 | 8,298 1000 SLC | +67.6% |
| 2005 | 10,818 1000 SLC | +30.4% |
| 2006 | 14,094 1000 SLC | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 14,751 1000 SLC | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 10,918 1000 SLC | -26.0% |
| 2009 | 14,455 1000 SLC | +32.4% |
| 2010 | 18,694 1000 SLC | +29.3% |
| 2011 | 21,891 1000 SLC | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 26,017 1000 SLC | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 27,595 1000 SLC | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 34,169 1000 SLC | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 35,456 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 57,367 1000 SLC | +61.8% |
| 2017 | 67,889 1000 SLC | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 79,276 1000 SLC | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 67,887 1000 SLC | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 102,955 1000 SLC | +51.7% |
| 2021 | 129,081 1000 SLC | +25.4% |
| 2022 | 165,395 1000 SLC | +28.1% |
| 2023 | 166,870 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 188,091 1000 SLC | +12.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 188,091 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.08 million 1000 SLC, 5% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 188,091 1000 SLC is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.59 million 1000 SLC, 5% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +400.0% | 135 1000 SLC | 675 1000 SLC |
| 1994 | +182.6% | 23 1000 SLC | 65 1000 SLC |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 358 1000 SLC | 17 1000 SLC | 1,143 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 8,406 1000 SLC | 1,599 1000 SLC | 14,751 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,624 1000 SLC | 18,694 1000 SLC | 79,276 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 150,478 1000 SLC | 102,955 1000 SLC | 188,091 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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 cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Ghana?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Ghana was 188,091 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 188,091 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does Ghana rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Ghana ranks 15th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 450.5%. 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, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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