Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana
Ghana: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 6.19 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 6.19 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 30.0% on the previous year and up 358.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana peaked at 34.18 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -15.8 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Ghana 30th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -12.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -212.1% |
| 1983 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 1984 | 14.6 % change on previous year | -216.8% |
| 1985 | -12.74 % change on previous year | -187.3% |
| 1986 | 12.86 % change on previous year | -200.9% |
| 1987 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 17.7 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1990 | -15.8 % change on previous year | -233.1% |
| 1991 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 1992 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -1119.3% |
| 1993 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1994 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +223.8% |
| 1995 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 1996 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1997 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -347.5% |
| 1998 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 1999 | 15.64 % change on previous year | +562.3% |
| 2000 | 18.01 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 0.2283 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2002 | 5.12 % change on previous year | +2142.9% |
| 2003 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2004 | 10.97 % change on previous year | +699.6% |
| 2005 | 0.7732 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 2006 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -440.0% |
| 2007 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -525.4% |
| 2008 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2009 | 19.05 % change on previous year | +945.1% |
| 2010 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 2011 | 34.18 % change on previous year | +601.0% |
| 2012 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2013 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +294.5% |
| 2014 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2015 | 26.71 % change on previous year | +1878.3% |
| 2016 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5781 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2018 | 0.1667 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2019 | 8.54 % change on previous year | +5021.9% |
| 2020 | 19.69 % change on previous year | +130.6% |
| 2021 | 9.67 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2022 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 2023 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -354.3% |
| 2024 | 6.19 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.46 % change on previous year | -12.74 % change on previous year | 17.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.78 % change on previous year | -15.8 % change on previous year | 15.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.59 % change on previous year | -2.63 % change on previous year | 19.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.56 % change on previous year | 0.1667 % change on previous year | 34.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.69 % change on previous year | -1.87 % change on previous year | 19.69 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 27 Nepal 6.25 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Indonesia 6.23 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 6.23 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Central African Republic 6.17 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Croatia 6.17 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Western Sahara 6.09 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ghana was 6.19 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 34.18 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.8 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Ghana rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Ghana ranks 30th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 358.6%. 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 Fossil fuel consumption, 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.