Military expenditure (current USD) in Ghana
Ghana: Military expenditure was 268.74 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
268.74 million current USD
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
121st
of 168 countries
All-time high
337.26 million current USD
in 2012
All-time low
0 current USD
in 1967
Years of data
64
1960–2024
Military expenditure in Ghana, 1960–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Ghana is 268.74 million current USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Ghana peaked at 337.26 million current USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 1967.
That places Ghana 121st out of 168 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.
Military expenditure in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20.82 million current USD | — |
| 1961 | 27.45 million current USD | +31.9% |
| 1962 | 27.94 million current USD | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 31.10 million current USD | +11.3% |
| 1964 | 33.30 million current USD | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 35.58 million current USD | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 47.34 million current USD | +33.1% |
| 1967 | 0 current USD | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 44.27 million current USD | — |
| 1969 | 49.03 million current USD | +10.7% |
| 1970 | 46.92 million current USD | -4.3% |
| 1971 | 41.14 million current USD | -12.3% |
| 1972 | 30.20 million current USD | -26.6% |
| 1973 | 41.05 million current USD | +35.9% |
| 1974 | 64.12 million current USD | +56.2% |
| 1975 | 78.83 million current USD | +22.9% |
| 1976 | 88.96 million current USD | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 121.72 million current USD | +36.8% |
| 1978 | 101.35 million current USD | -16.7% |
| 1979 | 66.36 million current USD | -34.5% |
| 1980 | 120.61 million current USD | +81.7% |
| 1981 | 195.56 million current USD | +62.1% |
| 1983 | 71.15 million current USD | -63.6% |
| 1984 | 44.62 million current USD | -37.3% |
| 1985 | 63.16 million current USD | +41.5% |
| 1986 | 51.65 million current USD | -18.2% |
| 1987 | 43.34 million current USD | -16.1% |
| 1988 | 22.76 million current USD | -47.5% |
| 1989 | 22.63 million current USD | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 27.61 million current USD | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 41.43 million current USD | +50.0% |
| 1992 | 41.66 million current USD | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 41.00 million current USD | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 37.82 million current USD | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 49.05 million current USD | +29.7% |
| 1996 | 44.42 million current USD | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 45.48 million current USD | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 57.45 million current USD | +26.3% |
| 1999 | 59.28 million current USD | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 50.88 million current USD | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 32.35 million current USD | -36.4% |
| 2002 | 36.98 million current USD | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 53.24 million current USD | +44.0% |
| 2004 | 56.35 million current USD | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 64.20 million current USD | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 75.73 million current USD | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 126.08 million current USD | +66.5% |
| 2008 | 113.67 million current USD | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 118.29 million current USD | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 122.48 million current USD | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 234.33 million current USD | +91.3% |
| 2012 | 337.26 million current USD | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 255.00 million current USD | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 252.65 million current USD | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 190.54 million current USD | -24.6% |
| 2016 | 161.75 million current USD | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 189.13 million current USD | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 218.44 million current USD | +15.5% |
| 2019 | 233.32 million current USD | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 239.89 million current USD | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 298.35 million current USD | +24.4% |
| 2022 | 229.28 million current USD | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 285.38 million current USD | +24.5% |
| 2024 | 268.74 million current USD | -5.8% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 268.74 million current USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 493.99 million current USD, 54% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 268.74 million current USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 91% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31.68 million current USD | 0 current USD | 49.03 million current USD | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.07 million current USD | 30.20 million current USD | 121.72 million current USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 70.61 million current USD | 22.63 million current USD | 195.56 million current USD | 9 |
| 1990s | 44.52 million current USD | 27.61 million current USD | 59.28 million current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.78 million current USD | 32.35 million current USD | 126.08 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.49 million current USD | 122.48 million current USD | 337.26 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 264.32 million current USD | 229.28 million current USD | 298.35 million current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 118 Zambia 349.67 million current USD compare
- 119 Gabon 319.10 million current USD compare
- 120 Afghanistan 278.25 million current USD compare
- 122 Jamaica 262.51 million current USD compare
- 123 Mauritania 260.06 million current USD compare
- 124 Tajikistan 246.39 million current USD compare
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- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Ghana?
- Military expenditure in Ghana was 268.74 million current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 337.26 million current USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 1967.
- How does Ghana rank for military expenditure?
- Ghana ranks 121st out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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