Public Debt in Ghana
Public debt in Ghana averaged 50.1% of GDP in the decade to 2024, above the average for Sub-Saharan Africa of 50.1% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 70.5% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page
Ghana Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Ghana from 2013 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Ghana Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 72.3 | 79.2 | 85.7 | 76.4 | 70.5 |
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