Labour dependency ratio in Ghana
Ghana: Labour dependency ratio was 1.73 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Ghana, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Ghana stood at 1.73.
That represents a change of up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Ghana peaked at 1.75 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.33, in 2013.
Ghana ranks 51st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour dependency ratio in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.59 | — |
| 1992 | 1.62 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 1.62 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.63 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1.63 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 1.64 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 1.64 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.64 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 1.67 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 1.67 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 1.63 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.59 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.54 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 1.47 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 1.43 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.43 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 1.42 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 1.42 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1.42 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.39 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 1.36 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 1.33 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 1.42 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.52 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 1.55 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.59 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.67 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 1.71 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 1.75 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.73 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 1.72 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 1.73 | +0.8% |
| 2026 | 1.73 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.63 | 1.59 | 1.67 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.51 | 1.42 | 1.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 | 1.33 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.72 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 8 |
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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 labour dependency ratio in Ghana?
- Labour dependency ratio in Ghana was 1.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 in 2013.
- How does Ghana rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Ghana ranks 51st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.