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Alhassan Iddrisu

Also known as: Dr Alhassan Iddrisu · Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu

Government Statistician who noted early signs of upward pressure in Ghana's economy components amid April 2026 inflation figures.

2026-04-302026-05-26
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Alhassan Iddrisu, Government Statistician cautioned.

    Inflation for April 2026 increases marginally to 3.4%
  3. April 2026

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Speaking at the release of the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) for March 2026, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, explained that the index rose to 134.1 in March 2026 from 131.3 in March 2025. …

    Building cost inflation eases to 2.2% in March
Business

Local items drove 73.6% of Ghana's 2025 inflation

The News

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.

20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Local items drove 73.6% of Ghana's 2025 inflation

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Multidimensional poverty declined in 250 Ghanaian districts

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana multidimensional poverty incidence falls to 23.0 percent

    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.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 18 May

  1. Yunyoo Nasuan recorded highest multidimensional poverty in 2025

    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.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana's economy expands 7.7% in February year-on-year

    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.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghana's economy expands by 7.7 percent in February 2026

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana's annual inflation rises to 3.4% in April

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana's inflation rises to 3.4% in April after eight months

    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.

    7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Ghana's inflation rises to 3.4 percent in April

    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.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. NHIA registers people free at Manhyia Palace to honour Otumfuo

    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.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana's April 2026 inflation rises marginally to 3.4%

    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.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Building cost inflation falls to 2.2% in March 2026

    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%.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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