Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Ghana

Ghana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 219.66 Persons in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
219.66 Persons
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
69th
of 156 countries
All-time high
235.37 Persons
in 2015
All-time low
86.85 Persons
in 2013
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Ghana, 2000–2022

0501001502002502000201120222000: 107.3 Persons2001: 113.2 Persons2002: 119.2 Persons2003: 124.9 Persons2004: 130.5 Persons2005: 135.6 Persons2006: 141.3 Persons2007: 146.9 Persons2008: 149.8 Persons2009: 153.3 Persons2010: 155.1 Persons2011: 127.2 Persons2012: 105.9 Persons2013: 86.8 Persons2014: 146.7 Persons2015: 235.4 Persons2016: 220.4 Persons2017: 203.2 Persons2018: 205 Persons2019: 206.6 Persons2020: 209.1 Persons2021: 211.4 Persons2022: 219.7 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Ghana is 219.66 Persons, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 107.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Ghana peaked at 235.37 Persons in 2015 and was at its lowest, 86.85 Persons, in 2013.

Ghana ranks 69th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security in Ghana, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 107.26 Persons
2001 113.22 Persons +5.6%
2002 119.24 Persons +5.3%
2003 124.94 Persons +4.8%
2004 130.53 Persons +4.5%
2005 135.58 Persons +3.9%
2006 141.27 Persons +4.2%
2007 146.86 Persons +4.0%
2008 149.79 Persons +2.0%
2009 153.32 Persons +2.4%
2010 155.15 Persons +1.2%
2011 127.16 Persons -18.0%
2012 105.87 Persons -16.7%
2013 86.85 Persons -18.0%
2014 146.69 Persons +68.9%
2015 235.37 Persons +60.5%
2016 220.38 Persons -6.4%
2017 203.15 Persons -7.8%
2018 204.97 Persons +0.9%
2019 206.58 Persons +0.8%
2020 209.05 Persons +1.2%
2021 211.43 Persons +1.1%
2022 219.66 Persons +3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 132.2 Persons 107.26 Persons 153.32 Persons 10
2010s 169.22 Persons 86.85 Persons 235.37 Persons 10
2020s 213.38 Persons 209.05 Persons 219.66 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 66 Switzerland 246.49 Persons compare
  2. 67 Mozambique 239.84 Persons compare
  3. 68 Uganda 222.91 Persons compare
  4. 70 Bulgaria 214.87 Persons compare
  5. 71 Belarus 214.11 Persons compare
  6. 72 Paraguay 212.86 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Ghana?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Ghana was 219.66 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 235.37 Persons in 2015.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 86.85 Persons in 2013.
How does Ghana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Ghana ranks 69th out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 107.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.