Fiscal Balance in Ghana
The fiscal balance in Ghana averaged -8.7% of GDP in the decade to 2022, well below the Sub-Saharan Africa average of -4.5% of GDP. The fiscal balance of Ghana in 2022 was -11.2% of GDP. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.
Ghana Fiscal Balance Chart
Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for Ghana from 2013 to 2018.
Source: Macrobond.
Ghana Fiscal Balance Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -7.5 | -17.4 | -12.0 | -11.8 | -3.6 |
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