Direct investment, Debt instruments in Ghana

Ghana: Direct investment, Debt instruments was 331.95 million US dollar in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
331.95 million US dollar
Change on year
down 19.2%
World rank
91st
of 150 countries
All-time high
575.40 million US dollar
in 2021
All-time low
0 US dollar
in 2006
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Direct investment, Debt instruments in Ghana, 2006–2024

0200.0M400.0M600.0M2006201520242006: 0 US dollar2007: 0 US dollar2008: 0 US dollar2009: 0 US dollar2010: 57.3M US dollar2011: 355.3M US dollar2012: 225.8M US dollar2013: 223.2M US dollar2014: 241.5M US dollar2015: 120.0M US dollar2016: 456.7M US dollar2017: 210.5M US dollar2018: 279.8M US dollar2019: 102.5M US dollar2020: 459.6M US dollar2021: 575.4M US dollar2022: 400.4M US dollar2023: 410.8M US dollar2024: 332.0M US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, debt instruments in Ghana is 331.95 million US dollar, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 19.2% on the previous year and up 37.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, debt instruments in Ghana peaked at 575.40 million US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 US dollar, in 2006.

That places Ghana 91st out of 150 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 US dollar 0 US dollar 0 US dollar 4
2010s 227.27 million US dollar 57.29 million US dollar 456.73 million US dollar 10
2020s 435.63 million US dollar 331.95 million US dollar 575.40 million US dollar 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 88 Zambia 473.30 million US dollar compare
  2. 89 Tajikistan 467.08 million US dollar compare
  3. 90 Togo 398.76 million US dollar compare
  4. 92 Armenia 330.04 million US dollar compare
  5. 93 Benin 302.70 million US dollar compare
  6. 94 Saint Lucia 288.36 million US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 152 places β†’

More external debt data for Ghana

All data for Ghana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, debt instruments in Ghana?
Direct investment, debt instruments in Ghana was 331.95 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 575.40 million US dollar in 2021.
What is the lowest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 US dollar in 2006.
How does Ghana rank for direct investment, debt instruments?
Ghana ranks 91st out of 150 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
152 places, 3,369 data points, 1956–2025
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.