Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana
Ghana: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 1.38 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana stood at 1.38 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 44.0% on the previous year and up 180.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana peaked at 4.46 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -1.71 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Ghana ranks 86th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +64.5% |
| 1994 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 2000 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 2001 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 2002 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2008 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 2012 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2014 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 2015 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2016 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -249.6% |
| 2017 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 0.3335 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2019 | 0.1862 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2020 | -0.9431 % change on previous year | -606.6% |
| 2021 | 0.4815 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 2022 | 0.6542 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 2023 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +278.4% |
| 2024 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.03 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 2.57 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.68 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.63 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 3.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 % change on previous year | -0.9431 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 83 India 1.45 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Türkiye 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Indonesia 1.38 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Bangladesh 1.37 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Mexico 1.35 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Lebanon 1.35 % change on previous year compare
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 employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Ghana was 1.38 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 4.46 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.71 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Ghana rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Ghana ranks 86th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.3%. 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.