Government finances

Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.

Govt expenditure
22.7% GDP
2022
Budget deficit
1.7% GDP
2023

Price level

Ghana is 62.2% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.

Overall price level
37.8(USA=100)
2025

Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.

Data sources

DatasetSourceCoverage
Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplusWorld Bank WDI (GC.* indicators)2000–2024
Price level index (USA=100)World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio1990–2023
Labour tax wedgeEurostat earn_nt_taxrateEEA/EU only
Statutory tax ratesOECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024EU+EFTA only
Ghana — nstate — nstate