Average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana
Ghana: Average monthly earnings of employees was 2,579 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana, 1991–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana is 2,579, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and up 312.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana peaked at 1.16 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 625.75, in 2013.
That places Ghana 77th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31,534 | — |
| 2006 | 1.16 million | +3578.1% |
| 2013 | 625.75 | -99.9% |
| 2015 | 895.61 | +43.1% |
| 2017 | 849.39 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 1,797 | +111.6% |
| 2023 | 3,096 | +72.3% |
| 2024 | 2,579 | -16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,534 | 31,534 | 31,534 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 1.16 million | 1.16 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 790.25 | 625.75 | 895.61 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,491 | 1,797 | 3,096 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana?
- Average monthly earnings of employees in Ghana was 2,579 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average monthly earnings of employees recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.16 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest average monthly earnings of employees recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 625.75 in 2013.
- How does Ghana rank for average monthly earnings of employees?
- Ghana ranks 77th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average monthly earnings of employees rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average monthly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.