The country witnessed a real GDP growth rate of 14.4 percent in 2011, up from the 8.0 percent recorded in 2010 (Figure Figure 3.2 3.2). The outturn for real GDP growth, however, failed to reach its 2011 target by less than 1 percentage point (0.8 percentage points). Figure 3.2: Real GDP Growth Rate (%) 2011 2010 2009 2008 0 5 2008 10 2009 R GDP (+oil) R GDP (-oil) 8.4 4 15 2010 2011 8 14.4 7.7 8.7 Source: Ghana Statistical Service, 2012 The Services Sector continued to be the single largest contributor to GDP, even though the sector grew by 8.3 percent in 2011 it contributed about 48.5 percent to GDP. Industry, on the other hand, recorded the highest growth of 41.1 percent, but contribute contributed 25.9 percent to GDP. Agriculture, however, recorded a marginal growth of 0.8% falling from a recorded growth of 5.3% in 2010, and contributed 25.6 percent to GDP. Sixth Annual APRM Progress Report: January – December 2011 46