Ghana — AU–CARICOM Fact Sheet (2026 Edition)
Country: Republic of Ghana
Bloc: African Union (AU)
Edition date: 9 January 2026
1) Capital
Accra.
2) Population size
33.9 million (2024 est.).
Source note: World Bank population series (rounded).
3) Country size
238,535 km².
4) Main exports
Top export commodities include:
- Gold
- Crude petroleum
- Cocoa beans & cocoa products
- Manganese
- Bauxite (aluminium ore)
5) Main imports
Top import commodities include:
- Refined petroleum
- Machinery & electrical equipment
- Vehicles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Foodstuffs (rice, poultry, wheat)
6) Top 5 trading partners
Exports — top partners (approx. share)
- China
- Switzerland
- India
- South Africa
- Netherlands
7) AU–CARICOM travel access table (Ghana passport → CARICOM Member States)
Scope: Ordinary passport • Tourist travel
Status: Compiled for 2026 edition; visa regimes change frequently.
CARICOM Member States
| CARICOM State | Entry type for Ghana passport | Notes / allowed stay | Verification status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | Visa required | — | Verify |
| Bahamas | Visa required | — | Verify |
| Barbados | Visa-free | 90 days (tourism) | Verify |
| Belize | Visa required | — | Verify |
| Dominica | Visa-free | 21–90 days | Verify |
| Grenada | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Guyana | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Haiti | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Jamaica | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Montserrat | Visa required | UK overseas territory | Verify |
| Saint Kitts & Nevis | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Saint Lucia | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Visa-free | — | Verify |
| Suriname | eVisa | — | Verify |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Visa-free | — | Verify |
