Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Ghana
Ghana: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Ghana, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Ghana is 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Ghana peaked at 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
Ghana ranks 44th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Ghana, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1973 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -26.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1979 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 1987 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1996 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +66.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 2004 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -45.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -28.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -33.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Ghana?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Ghana was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Ghana rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- Ghana ranks 44th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.