National debt can have significant economic and social effects, including higher interest payments, reduced fiscal sustainability, and austerity measures. To manage national debt effectively, governments need to exercise fiscal discipline, reduce debt levels through measures such as increased revenue and spending cuts, promote economic growth, explore debt refinancing options, and maintain transparency and accountability in fiscal management practices. By implementing these strategies, governments can mitigate the adverse effects of national debt and promote long-term economic stability.

TOTAL DOMESTIC DEBT AS AT JUNE 2024

GHS 289,380,000,000.00

Government domestic debts are funds borrowed by a government from within its own country through various means like government bonds, loans from domestic banks, treasury bills, and savings bonds. These debts help finance budget deficits, public projects, and manage economic stability.

Here’s a concise overview:

  1. Government Bonds: These are securities issued by the government to raise funds. Individuals, businesses, and financial institutions purchase these bonds, lending money to the government in exchange for a promise of repayment with interest.

  2. Loans from Financial Institutions: Governments may take loans directly from domestic banks or other financial institutions to finance their expenditures.

  3. Treasury Bills: Short-term debt instruments that the government sells to investors, typically with maturities of one year or less.

  4. Savings Bonds: Typically aimed at individual investors, these are low-risk investment options where the government borrows money for a set period.

  5. Interest Rates: The government pays interest on these debts, which is determined by the prevailing market conditions and the terms of the debt instruments.

  6. Purpose: Governments borrow domestically to finance budget deficits, fund public projects, or manage economic stability without resorting to external borrowing, which might come with more stringent conditions or foreign exchange risks.

  7. Impact on Economy: Domestic debt can influence the economy by affecting interest rates, investment, and the overall financial market. High levels of domestic debt can crowd out private investment, but it also provides a safe investment avenue for domestic savers.

In essence, domestic debt is a crucial tool for managing a country’s fiscal policy and ensuring that government obligations and projects are adequately funded.

 

TOTAL PUBLIC DEBT AS AT JUNE 2024

GHS 742,000,000,000.00

Government total public debts include all funds borrowed from both domestic and foreign sources. These debts finance budget deficits, infrastructure, social programs, and economic stabilization. The government pays interest and repays principal from national revenues.

Here’s a brief explanation:

  1. Components: It includes all the funds a government owes, both to domestic lenders (domestic debt) and foreign lenders (external debt).

  2. Purpose: These debts finance budget deficits, public infrastructure projects, social programs, and economic stabilization efforts.

  3. Interest and Repayment: The government must pay interest on these debts and repay the principal amounts as they come due, using national revenues.

  4. Economic Impact: High levels of total public debt can strain a country’s finances, lead to higher taxes or reduced public spending, and impact credit ratings. However, managed properly, it can support economic growth and development.

  5. Management: Effective debt management involves balancing the need for borrowing with the ability to repay, ensuring long-term economic sustainability.

In summary, government total public debts represent the sum of all borrowing from both domestic and foreign sources, used to fund various national needs and managed to maintain economic stability.

 

TOTAL EXTERNAL DEBT AS AT JUNE 2024

GHS 452,620,000.000.00

Government external debts are funds borrowed from foreign sources, such as other governments, international organizations, and foreign banks. These debts finance large projects and stabilize the economy but are typically denominated in foreign currencies, posing exchange rate risks.

Here’s a brief explanation:

  1. Sources: These debts are obtained from foreign governments, international organizations (like the IMF and World Bank), or foreign commercial banks.

  2. Instruments: The government may issue international bonds or take loans from these external sources.

  3. Purpose: External debts are used to finance large infrastructure projects, support balance of payments, stabilize currency, or fund budget deficits.

  4. Currency: Typically denominated in foreign currencies, which can expose the borrower to exchange rate risks.

  5. Interest and Repayment: The borrowing government must pay interest and repay the principal amount in the agreed-upon foreign currency, which can be affected by currency fluctuations.

  6. Impact on Economy: While external debt can provide necessary funding, high levels can lead to debt servicing problems, increased dependency on foreign creditors, and economic vulnerability to external shocks.

In summary, government external debts involve borrowing from foreign sources to meet financial needs, with implications for currency stability and economic health.

 

External public debt in US$ billions

This indicator measures a country's external public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt in nominal terms in billions of US dollars. The figure reflects several factors, including size of an economy, institutional capacity and conditions of access to financing. A larger figure may indicate that a country is vulnerable to changes in foreign investor sentiment and fluctuations in exchange rates. A lower figure may indicate that a country is less dependent on foreign borrowing and hence more resilient to external shocks.

External PPG debt comprises long-term external obligations of public debtors, including the national government, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, other public bodies, and external obligations of private debtors that are guaranteed for repayment by a public entity.

Country group aggregates. Data for the period 2010-2022.

 

SOURCEWorld Bank International Debt Report 2023.

External public debt in US$ per capita

This indicator measures a country's external public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt in nominal US dollars relative to its population. The figure reflects several factors, including size of an economy, population, institutional capacity, and conditions of access to financing.

External PPG debt comprises long-term external obligations of public debtors, including the national government, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, other public bodies, and external obligations of private debtors that are guaranteed for repayment by a public entity.

Country group aggregates. Data for the period 2010-2022.

 

SOURCEIMF World Economic Outlook (April 2024) and World Bank International Debt Report 2023.

Bilateral creditors as a share of external public debt

This indicator shows the proportion of a country's external public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) that is owed to different types of creditors. The creditor types are classified by sector, including multilateral, bilateral and private creditors. The indicator provides insights into a country's level of indebtedness to different types of creditors and the associated risks. The composition of external creditors has a bearing on the cost and structure of financing as well as on the nature and complexity of negotiations in case of debt rescheduling or write-off.

External PPG debt comprises long-term external obligations of public debtors, including the national government, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, other public bodies, and external obligations of private debtors that are guaranteed for repayment by a public entity.

Country group aggregates. Data for the period 2010-2022.

 

SOURCE: World Bank International Debt Report 2023.

Private creditors as a share of external public debt

This indicator shows the proportion of a country's external public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) that is owed to different types of creditors. The creditor types are classified by sector, including multilateral, bilateral and private creditors. The indicator provides insights into a country's level of indebtedness to different types of creditors and the associated risks. The composition of external creditors has a bearing on the cost and structure of financing as well as on the nature and complexity of negotiations in case of debt rescheduling or write-off.

External PPG debt comprises long-term external obligations of public debtors, including the national government, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, other public bodies, and external obligations of private debtors that are guaranteed for repayment by a public entity.

Country group aggregates. Data for the period 2010-2022.

 

SOURCE: World Bank International Debt Report 2023.

Public debt interest payments as a share of GDP

This indicator measures the net interest payments made by a country's general government on its outstanding debt relative to its economy. The indicator reflects the extent to which the government's debt service obligations are weighing on the economy and overall fiscal health. A high ratio of government interest payments to GDP suggests that servicing government debt is costly relative to the size of the economy, which may limit the resources available for other public spending priorities. Conversely, a low ratio of interest payments to GDP indicates that the government's debt burden is more manageable.

Net interest payments of the general government refer to the total amount of domestic and external interest expenses incurred from loans and other forms of borrowing, minus any interest income received.

Country group aggregates.Data for the period 2010-2023.

 

SOURCE:IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2024).

Public debt interest payments in US$ per capita

This indicator measures the amount of net interest payments made by a country's general government on its outstanding debt in US dollars relative to its population. The figure reflects several factors, including size of an economy, population, institutional capacity, and conditions of access to financing.

Net interest payments of the general government refer to the total amount of domestic and external interest expenses incurred from loans and other forms of borrowing, minus any interest income received.

Country group aggregates. Data for the period 2010-2023.

 

SOURCE:IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2024).

Public health expenditure as share of GDP

This indicator measures a country's general government spending on health relative to the size of its economy. A high share indicates the allocation of a substantial amount of resources towards health. A low share indicates potential underinvestment in health in the country, which increases the development challenges it faces.

Country group aggregates. Estimates based on three-year averages for the periods of 2010-2012, 2014-2016 and 2019-2021.

 

SOURCE:World Bank World Development Indicators.

Public investment expenditure as a share of GDP

This indicator measures a country's general government spending on investment relative to the size of the economy. A high share indicates the allocation of a substantial amount of resources towards investment. A low share indicates potential underinvestment in public infrastructure in the country, which increases the development challenges it faces.

Country group aggregates. Estimates based on three-year averages for the periods of 2010-2012, 2014-2016 and 2019-2021.

 

SOURCE:IMF Investment and Capital Stock Dataset.

Ratio of public interest payments to health expenditure

This indicator measures the relative proportion of a country's general government's resources that are dedicated to net interest payments to those allocated to public health. A value greater than 1 shows that a country spends more on interest payments than on health. The indicator provides insights into the potential impact of debt servicing on a government's ability to fund essential public services.

Country group aggregates. Estimates based on three-year averages for the periods of 2010-2012, 2014-2016 and 2019-2021.

 

SOURCE:World Bank World Development Indicators and IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2024).

Ratio of public interest payments to investment expenditure

This indicator measures the relative proportion of a country's general government's resources that are dedicated to net interest payments to those allocated to public investment. A value greater than 1 shows that a country spends more on interest payments than on investments. The indicator provides insights into the potential impact of debt servicing on a government's ability to fund essential public investments.

Country group aggregates. Estimates based on three-year averages for the periods of 2010-2012, 2014-2016 and 2019-2021.

 

SOURCE:IMF Investment and Capital Stock Dataset and IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2024).

The graphs and tables below collectively illustrate the evolution of the nation's debt over time, encompassing total national debt, domestic and external debt, debt servicing, and interest payments. They reveal changes in borrowing patterns, fiscal policies, and economic conditions. The total national debt graph shows the cumulative debt, while the domestic and external debt graphs highlight reliance on local and foreign financing, respectively. The debt servicing graph indicates the burden on the national budget from repayments, and the interest payment graph underscores the cost of borrowing. Together, these graphs provide a comprehensive view of the nation's financial obligations and debt dynamics.

REVENUE VS SPENDING OVERTIME
OUR DEBT OVERTIME
DEBT SERVICING OVERTIME
DOMESTIC DEBT OVERTIME
EXTERNAL DEBT OVERTIME
DEBT STOCK - 2023
DEBT STOCK - 2022
DEBT STOCK - 2021
DEBT STOCK - 2020
DEBT STOCK - 2019
DEBT STOCK - 2018
DEBT STOCK - 2017
DEBT STOCK - 2016
DEBT STOCK - 2015
DEBT STOCK - 2014
DEBT STOCK - 2013
DEBT STOCK - 2012
DEBT STOCK - 2011
DEBT STOCK - 2010
DEBT STOCK - 2009
DEBT STOCK - 2008

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Year INTEREST PAYMENTS (GHS) INTERESTPAYMENTS_GDP (%) INTERESTPAYMENTS_TRG (%)
1 Admin 19/04/2024 05:45 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:02 AM 2008 679,176,600.00 1.70 12.10
2 Admin 19/04/2024 05:46 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:08 AM 2009 1,032,323,883.50 2.10 15.20
3 Admin 19/04/2024 05:46 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:10 AM 2010 1,439,358,885.50 2.40 16.30
4 Admin 19/04/2024 05:47 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:11 AM 2011 1,611,182,852.00 2.10 12.50
5 Admin 19/04/2024 05:50 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:12 AM 2012 2,436,153,000.00 2.50 14.60
6 Admin 19/04/2024 05:50 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:16 AM 2013 4,396,972,800.00 2.70 22.60
7 Admin 19/04/2024 05:56 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:17 AM 2014 7,080,869,100.00 4.90 28.60
8 Admin 19/04/2024 05:57 PM Admin 25/06/2024 02:18 AM 2015 9,075,338,364.70 5.40 28.30
9 Admin 25/06/2024 02:20 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:20 AM 2016 10,770,439,587.00 5.30 32.00
10 Admin 25/06/2024 02:21 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:21 AM 2017 13,572,121,181.60 5.60 32.70
11 Admin 25/06/2024 02:22 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:22 AM 2018 15,821,822,181.10 5.50 33.20
12 Admin 25/06/2024 02:23 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:36 AM 2019 19,769,256,893.90 5.90 37.00
13 Admin 25/06/2024 02:26 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:26 AM 2020 24,599,258,892.60 6.70 44.60
14 Admin 25/06/2024 02:27 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:27 AM 2021 33,522,585,720.70 7.80 47.80
15 Admin 25/06/2024 02:28 AM Admin 25/06/2024 02:28 AM 2022 45,687,372,281.40 7.50 47.30

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Year ITEM AMOUNT (US$) TOTAL PUBLIC DEBT (US$)
2 Admin 14/04/2024 02:54 AM Admin 03/07/2024 12:01 PM HOLDERS OF DOMESTIC DEBT
4 Admin 14/04/2024 02:55 AM Admin 10/07/2024 02:20 PM 2016 BANK OF GHANA 3,121,107,975.59
5 Admin 14/04/2024 02:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:36 PM 2016 DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS 3,532,754,102.04
8 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:36 PM 2016 SSNIT 349,834,538.93
9 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:37 PM 2016 INSURANCE CO.S 42,790,727.21
10 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:37 PM 2016 NPRA 0.00
11 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:37 PM 2016 OTHER HOLDERS 2,831,357,320.45
13 Admin 03/07/2024 09:08 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:37 PM 2016 FOREIGN SECTOR 2,771,661,417.09
14 Admin 03/07/2024 09:09 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:37 PM 2016 JUBILEE BOND 0.00
15 Admin 03/07/2024 09:12 AM Admin 10/07/2024 02:34 PM 2016 OTHER STANDARD LOANS 116,652,592.06
16 Admin 03/07/2024 10:03 AM Admin 10/07/2024 03:26 PM TOTAL DOMESTIC DEBT 12,766,158,673.41
17 Admin 03/07/2024 11:09 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:08 PM
18 Admin 03/07/2024 11:16 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:13 PM
19 Admin 03/07/2024 11:26 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:14 PM HOLDERS OF EXTERNAL DEBT
20 Admin 03/07/2024 11:27 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:38 PM 2016 MULTILATERAL 5,547,900,000.00
21 Admin 03/07/2024 11:34 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:38 PM 2016 BILATERAL 1,136,400,000.00
22 Admin 03/07/2024 11:36 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:38 PM 2016 EXPORT CREDIT 1,315,200,000.00
23 Admin 03/07/2024 11:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:39 PM 2016 COMMERCIAL 2,782,200,000.00
24 Admin 03/07/2024 11:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 04:39 PM 2016 INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKET 3,949,000,000.00
25 Admin 03/07/2024 12:05 PM Admin 10/07/2024 03:36 PM 2016 OTHER CONCESSIONAL 1,730,100,000.00
26 Admin 03/07/2024 05:34 PM Admin 10/07/2024 04:29 PM TOTAL EXTERNAL DEBT 16,437,672,825.80
∑ = 29,203,831,499.21

2015

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Year ITEM AMOUNT (US$) TOTAL PUBLIC DEBT (US$)
2 Admin 14/04/2024 02:54 AM Admin 03/07/2024 12:01 PM HOLDERS OF DOMESTIC DEBT
4 Admin 14/04/2024 02:55 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:37 PM 2015 BANK OF GHANA 2,614,505,808.28
5 Admin 14/04/2024 02:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:37 PM 2015 DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS 2,747,184,706.16
8 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:41 PM 2015 SSNIT 395,797,829.46
9 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:42 PM 2015 INSURANCE CO.S 21,298,527.51
10 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 03/07/2024 09:05 AM 2015 NPRA 0.00
11 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 10/07/2024 02:06 PM 2015 OTHER HOLDERS 2,962,579,274.55
13 Admin 03/07/2024 09:08 AM Admin 10/07/2024 02:03 PM 2015 FOREIGN SECTOR 1,769,469,852.22
14 Admin 03/07/2024 09:09 AM Admin 03/07/2024 09:09 AM 2015 JUBILEE BOND 0.00
15 Admin 03/07/2024 09:12 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:48 PM 2015 OTHER STANDARD LOANS 110,595,545.46
16 Admin 03/07/2024 10:03 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:31 PM TOTAL DOMESTIC DEBT 10,621,431,596.35
17 Admin 03/07/2024 11:09 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:08 PM
18 Admin 03/07/2024 11:16 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:13 PM
19 Admin 03/07/2024 11:26 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:14 PM HOLDERS OF EXTERNAL DEBT
20 Admin 03/07/2024 11:27 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:51 PM 2015 MULTILATERAL 5,379,400,000.00
21 Admin 03/07/2024 11:34 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:53 PM 2015 BILATERAL 1,096,300,000.00
22 Admin 03/07/2024 11:36 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:54 PM 2015 EXPORT CREDIT 1,176,200,000.00
23 Admin 03/07/2024 11:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:55 PM 2015 COMMERCIAL 2,788,000,000.00
24 Admin 03/07/2024 11:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:57 PM 2015 INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKET 3,530,500,000.00
25 Admin 03/07/2024 12:05 PM Admin 10/07/2024 01:58 PM 2015 OTHER CONCESSIONAL 1,811,000,000.00
26 Admin 03/07/2024 05:34 PM Admin 10/07/2024 01:58 PM TOTAL EXTERNAL DEBT 15,761,849,029.24
∑ = 26,383,280,625.59

2014

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Year ITEM AMOUNT (US$) TOTAL PUBLIC DEBT (US$)
2 Admin 14/04/2024 02:54 AM Admin 03/07/2024 12:01 PM HOLDERS OF DOMESTIC DEBT
4 Admin 14/04/2024 02:55 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:13 PM 2014 BANK OF GHANA 2,646,869,567.92
5 Admin 14/04/2024 02:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS 3,080,964,642.84
8 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 SSNIT 486,980,499.04
9 Admin 14/04/2024 02:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 INSURANCE CO.S 19,731,877.51
10 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 NPRA 0.00
11 Admin 14/04/2024 02:59 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:09 PM 2014 OTHER HOLDERS 2,641,752,904.89
13 Admin 03/07/2024 09:08 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:24 PM 2014 FOREIGN SECTOR 1,861,212,142.92
14 Admin 03/07/2024 09:09 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 JUBILEE BOND 0.00
15 Admin 03/07/2024 09:12 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:14 PM 2014 OTHER STANDARD LOANS 178,088,422.03
16 Admin 03/07/2024 10:03 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:12 PM TOTAL DOMESTIC DEBT 10,915,600,057.19
17 Admin 03/07/2024 11:09 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:08 PM
18 Admin 03/07/2024 11:16 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:13 PM
19 Admin 03/07/2024 11:26 AM Admin 03/07/2024 05:14 PM HOLDERS OF EXTERNAL DEBT
20 Admin 03/07/2024 11:27 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:24 PM 2014 MULTILATERAL 4,900,700,000.00
21 Admin 03/07/2024 11:34 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:25 PM 2014 BILATERAL 1,127,800,000.00
22 Admin 03/07/2024 11:36 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:25 PM 2014 EXPORT CREDIT 1,158,400,000.00
23 Admin 03/07/2024 11:56 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:26 PM 2014 COMMERCIAL 2,270,800,000.00
24 Admin 03/07/2024 11:58 AM Admin 10/07/2024 01:26 PM 2014 INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKET 2,530,500,000.00
25 Admin 03/07/2024 12:05 PM Admin 10/07/2024 01:26 PM 2014 OTHER CONCESSIONAL 1,883,500,000.00
26 Admin 03/07/2024 05:34 PM Admin 10/07/2024 01:20 PM TOTAL EXTERNAL DEBT 13,871,838,610.67
∑ = 24,787,438,667.86

2013

2012

2011

2010

2008

TIMELINES FOR RESTRUCTURING GHANA’S DEBT

GHANA’S prolonged debt restructuring process has moved closer to completion as the country received a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) from its bilateral creditors, including France and China, for their $5.4bn share of the deal on Friday. This development marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to stabilise its economy and address its mounting debt crisis.

‘Ghana is committed to addressing its debt challenges and stabilising the economy. The draft MoU is a significant step towards achieving sustainable debt levels,’ said Mohammed Amin Adam, the new finance minister.

Credit: Africa Briefin

 

2022

2022

FEBRUARY

 

Credit ratings agency Moody’s downgrades Ghana’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1, citing ‘very high credit risk.’ This follows a similar downgrade by Fitch in January.

2022

MARCH

Ghana’s central bank raises interest rates by 250 basis points to 17 percent to combat rising inflation and a weakening currency.

2022

APRIL

Parliament approves an ‘e-levy’ tax on electronic payments to increase revenue.

2022

MAY

 

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announces Ghana will manage its debt without IMF assistance.

2022

JULY

 

Businessmen bear the burden of investing in building a business.Amid public protests, Ghana requests an IMF loan to address economic hardships.

2022

JULY

Parliament approves a $750 million loan from the African Export Import Bank to avoid default.

2022

AUGUST

 

Another record interest rate hike by the central bank as inflation soars.

2022

DECEMBER

 

  • Ghana launches a domestic debt exchange to manage spiralling debt payments.
  • Reaches a staff-level agreement with the IMF on a $3 billion rescue package, conditional on debt restructuring.
  • Announces default on most external debt.

2023

2023

JANUARY

 

Ghana seeks debt restructuring under the G20’s Common Framework, involving China, India, and other non-Paris Club nations.

2023

FEBRUARY

 

Domestic debt exchange concludes with 85% bondholder participation. Bilateral creditors begin committee formation talks.

2023

MARCH

 

Government and international bondholders commence debt restructuring negotiations.

2023

MAY

 

Official creditors form a restructuring committee co-chaired by China and France, providing IMF-required financing assurances for the $3bn rescue loan.

2023

JUNE

 

Ghana proposes restructuring to official creditors, aiming to reduce $10.5 billion in interest payments over three years.

2023

OCTOBER

 

Reaches staff-level agreement with the IMF on the first review of the loan programme. The finance ministry proposes a 30-40 percent haircut to bondholders.

2023

OCTOBER

Reaches staff-level agreement with the IMF on the first review of the loan programme. The finance ministry proposes a 30-40 percent haircut to bondholders.

2024

2024

JANUARY

 

Ghana reaches a deal-in-principle to restructure $5.4bn of debt with official creditors leading to IMF approval of the next loan tranche.

2024

FEBRUARY

 

Mohammed Amin Adam replaces Ken Ofori-Atta as finance minister, pledging to maintain IMF programme adherence.

2024

MARCH

 

Formal debt restructuring talks with international bondholders begin.

2024

APRIL

 

Talks stall as Ghana rejects bondholder proposals.

2024

MAY

 

Ghana confirms receipt of the draft MoU from bilateral creditors, set to formalise the January agreement upon signing.

EXPLANATION TO VARIOUS VARIABLES:
TOTAL PUBLIC DEBT:Total Public Debt: This the sum of external and domestic debt stock of Ghana.
TOTAL DOMESTIC DEBT: total value of the debt stock borrowed from the domestic sources measured in US Dollars 
TOTAL EXTERNAL DEBT: The total value of external debt stock measured in US Dollars
 BILATERAL: The total external debt stock from bilateral creditors measured in US Dollars

 COMMERCIAL: Total debt stock borrowed at commercial rate measured in US Dollars

 MULTILATERAL: The total external debt stock from multilateral creditors measured in US Dollars