… Alhassan Iddrisu described the report as a shift from merely reporting monthly inflation movements to explaining what is happening in the economy and why it matters. …
… Alhassan Iddrisu Multidimensional poverty levels declined in 250 out of 261 districts of the country between 2021 and 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …
… The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, described the report as historic, noting that it marked the first time Ghana had produced consistent, comparable multidimensional poverty estimates for all 261 districts over several years. …
… Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, while delivering his welcome remarks at the launch held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Monday (May 18). …
… Presenting the figures at a press briefing in Accra yesteday, Government Statistician, Alhassan Iddrisu, said the latest data pointed to improved market performance and rising confidence in the Ghanaian economy compared to the same period last year. …
… Presenting the figures at a press briefing on May 13, Government Statistician, Alhassan Iddrisu, said the latest data points to improved market performance and rising confidence in the Ghanaian economy compared to the same period last year. …
… Alhassan Iddrisu The annual inflation rate rose marginally to 3.4 percent in April 2026 from 3.2 percent recorded in March, driven largely by higher non-food prices, particularly fuel-related costs. …
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… Alhassan Iddrisu, noted that while inflation remains relatively low, “we are beginning to see early signs of upward pressure in some components of the economy”. …
… Presenting the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said although inflation remains relatively low, early signs of upward momentum are emerging. …
… The delegation at the time also included Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, Francisca Atuluk, Dr Koku Awoonor-Williams, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, Pious Kwame Nkuah and others. …
Ghana's 2025 inflation was primarily driven by domestic price pressures, with locally produced items contributing 73.6 percent of total inflation compared with 26.4 percent from imported items, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's annual inflation report. Food was the single largest driver, accounting for 51.6 percent of total inflation.
Why it matters
Ghana's 2025 inflation driven 73.6% by domestic items highlights structural pressures on food prices affecting household purchasing power across the economy.
Ghana's 2025 inflation was primarily driven by domestic price pressures, with locally produced items contributing 73.6 percent of total inflation compared with 26.4 percent from imported items, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's annual inflation report. Food was the single largest driver, accounting for 51.6 percent of total inflation.
Multidimensional poverty levels declined in 250 of 261 districts between 2021 and 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The Government Statistician said the progress reflects the impact of targeted investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure and other social interventions, though poverty reduction remains uneven across districts.
Ghana's multidimensional poverty incidence dropped from 24.3 percent to 23.0 percent in 2025, with 250 out of 261 districts showing improvement over the past five years, according to a Ghana Statistical Service report. The Deputy Minister of Finance said the findings provide critical data to help government better target interventions, though district-level analysis reveals specific development gaps requiring urgent attention.
According to a Ghana Statistical Service report released May 18, Yunyoo Nasuan District in the Northeast Region recorded the highest multidimensional poverty incidence in 2025 at 51.6 percent of its population, while Ayawaso North Municipal in Greater Accra recorded the lowest at 5.5 percent. Of Ghana's 261 districts, 250 recorded reductions in multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2025, though progress remains deeply uneven with a gap of more than 46 percentage points between highest and lowest districts.
Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, recording a 7.7 per cent growth rate. The services sector accounted for 47.6 per cent of expansion, industry contributed 44.2 per cent, while agriculture and net indirect taxes contributed 5.5 per cent and 2.7 per cent respectively.
Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, representing a 7.7 percent expansion. The services sector led growth at 47.6 percent contribution, followed by industry at 44.2 percent and agriculture at 5.5 percent, with the industry sector recording the strongest sectoral growth at 9.6 percent.
Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4 percent in April from 3.2 percent in March, driven by higher non-food prices, particularly fuel and transportation costs, while food inflation eased slightly. On a month-on-month basis, the Consumer Price Index increased by one percent, the strongest monthly rise since February 2025.
Ghana's inflation rose slightly to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first uptick since December 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from March's 3.2 percent, though significantly lower than the 21.2 percent recorded in April 2025. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu noted early signs of upward pressure in some economy components, with non-food inflation rising to 4.2 percent while food inflation eased to 2.2 percent.
Ghana's inflation rate increased to 3.4 percent in April 2026, the first rise since December 2024, driven by higher costs in services and utilities. Food inflation declined marginally to 2.2 percent, but month-on-month pressures are emerging across other categories.
The National Health Insurance Authority held a free registration and renewal exercise at Manhyia Palace in recognition of Otumfuo's contribution to health advocacy and to honour his 27th anniversary on the Golden Stool and his 76th birthday in 2026. The initiative aims to register one million people in the Ashanti Region as part of a partnership between traditional leadership and state institutions to expand healthcare coverage.
Ghana's inflation increased marginally from 3.2% to 3.4% in April 2026, driven by charcoal, rent, school fees, and smoked fish, while year-on-year food inflation fell slightly to 2.2%. Non-food inflation rose to 4.2%, with service prices climbing significantly to 9.6% due to utility and housing costs.
Ghana's building cost inflation eased to 2.2% year-on-year in March 2026 from 2.4% in February, marking the 11th consecutive monthly decline and a significant drop from 23.6% a year earlier. The Prime Building Cost Index rose to 134.1 in March 2026, though month-on-month inflation ticked up to 0.8% from 0.4%.