Ghana: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Ghana |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 12.39 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2024 |
| Average | 12.35 |
| Min - Max | 3.88 - 22.87 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2024 is 12.39 percent, an increase from 9.23 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 22.67 percent, based on data from 143 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1975 to 2024 is 12.35 percent. The minimum value, 3.88 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 22.87 percent was recorded in 2004.
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The savings in Ghana and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 31.52 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 9.84 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of services | 40.94 | 2024 | percent |
| Industry value added | 33.41 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 11.54 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 48.97 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 12.39 | 2024 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 11.54 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |