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Alhassan Iddrisu

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

Government Statistician providing economic and inflation data for Ghana, commenting on price pressures and economic growth metrics.

2026-04-302026-07-10
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Ghana’s economy expands by 7.7% in February 2026 – GSS

  3. Daily Guide

    … 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. …

    Inflation Rises To 3.4% In April

  4. Housing and food prices drive April inflation, GSS reports

    1. Business & Financial Times

      … 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”. …

      Inflation rises to 3.4% in April, first uptick since Dec 2024

    2. The Chronicle

      … 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. …

      Inflation Rises Marginally To 3.4% In April

  5. The Chronicle

    … The delegation at the time also included Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, Francisca Atuluk, Dr Koku Awoonor-Williams, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, Pious Kwame Nkuah and others. …

    NHIA honours Otumfuo with free registration of subscribers at Manhyia

  6. Joy Online

    … Alhassan Iddrisu, Government Statistician cautioned.

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

  8. 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
Agriculture & Land

Ghana Statistical Service surveys non-standard food measurement units

The News

Ghana's first National Non-Standard Units Survey found that local measurement units such as olonka, cups, buckets, bundles and heaps remain widespread in food markets and households, with the same units representing different weights across regions and causing inconsistencies in food pricing and agricultural data. The Ghana Statistical Service has developed national conversion factors for major food commodities to address these measurement variations.

7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ghana Statistical Service surveys non-standard food measurement units

    Ghana's first National Non-Standard Units Survey found that local measurement units such as olonka, cups, buckets, bundles and heaps remain widespread in food markets and households, with the same units representing different weights across regions and causing inconsistencies in food pricing and agricultural data. The Ghana Statistical Service has developed national conversion factors for major food commodities to address these measurement variations.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana Statistical Service develops well-being measurement framework

    The Ghana Statistical Service is developing a framework to measure national progress beyond GDP, incorporating well-being, environmental sustainability, resilience and social inclusion into policy planning. The initiative, discussed at a policy workshop in Accra, is intended to complement rather than replace GDP as a measure of development.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana's producer inflation rises to 5.8% in May

    Producer inflation climbed to 5.8% in May 2026 from 2.7% in April, driven mainly by rising costs in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and transport sectors, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Mining and quarrying inflation jumped from 5.6% in April to 11.0% in May.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 12 June

  1. Harvest season expected to bring inflation down later this year

    The Government Statistician expects inflation to decline later in the year due to the approaching harvest season, as food makes up a significant portion of the Consumer Price Index. Food inflation rose to 3.3% in May 2026 from 2.2% in April 2026, driven by rising prices of tomatoes, charcoal, ginger and supply issues.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Charcoal surges 50%, becomes Ghana's top inflation driver

    Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu says charcoal prices have risen more than 50% over the past year, making it the single biggest driver of inflation in Ghana. Food inflation also rose to 3.3% in May 2026 from 2.2% in April, with food prices jumping 2% in a single month and tomato prices surging 38.8% between April and May 2026 alone.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's inflation falls, but food prices rise sharply

    Ghana's overall inflation performance has improved, but the Government Statistician warns that food inflation rose to 3.3% year-on-year in May 2026 from 2.2% in April, with food prices jumping 2% in a single month—the fastest monthly increase in recent times. Tomato prices have surged nearly 39% in a month and are identified as a major driver of the food price shock.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's economy grows 6.4% in Q1 2026, driven by mining and ICT

    Ghana's economy expanded by 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2 per cent a year earlier, largely driven by mining and quarrying and information and communication technology. The Ghana Statistical Service noted the acceleration was accompanied by a sharp easing of price pressures, with the GDP deflator declining from 23.9 per cent to 4.1 per cent.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana's economy grew 6.4% in first quarter 2026

    Ghana's economy expanded 6.4 percent in Q1 2026, driven by services and mining sectors, according to Ghana Statistical Service provisional estimates. The growth rate slightly outpaced Q1 2025's 6.2 percent, supported by rising domestic demand and investment activity, while the GDP deflator fell sharply to 4.1 percent from 23.9 percent, signalling easing inflationary pressures.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana's economy grew 6.4% in Q1 2026, driven by services and mining

    Ghana's economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2 percent a year earlier, led by strong growth in the services and industrial sectors. The services sector expanded 7.1 percent and accounted for 45.7 percent of GDP, with information and communication growing 25.2 percent; the GDP deflator declined sharply from 23.9 percent to 4.1 percent, indicating easing inflation.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana's year-on-year inflation rises to 3.7% in May

    Ghana's inflation rate inched up to 3.7 per cent in May from 3.4 per cent in April, driven by rising fuel costs and global economic uncertainties. The Government Statistician noted the overall inflation trend as encouraging, with inflation declining significantly from 18.4 per cent in May 2025.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana's inflation rises to 3.7% in May 2026

    Ghana's inflation rate climbed to 3.7 percent in May 2026 from 3.4 percent in April, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. Despite the recent uptick, the Government Statistician noted that inflation has fallen significantly from 18.4 percent a year ago, easing pressure on household budgets.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Food, rent, school fees drive Ghana's May 2026 inflation

    Ghana's May 2026 inflation was shaped largely by locally produced items, which accounted for about 92% of total inflation. Food inflation rose to 3.3%, with rent payments, fresh tomatoes, and secondary school fees among the key contributors to price pressures on household budgets.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Transport fares decline despite global oil price shocks

    Fuel prices in Ghana showed mixed movements in May 2026 as global oil shocks filtered into domestic pricing, but transport fares remained subdued, with taxi fares declining 4.9% year-on-year and bus and truck fares falling 6.6%, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The government's suspension and partial withdrawal of selected petroleum levies has also contributed to price stability, though analysts caution that delayed transport fare adjustments could affect inflation dynamics.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Fresh tomato prices surge 35.8% year-on-year in May

    Fresh tomato prices rose 35.8% year-on-year and 38.8% month-on-month between April and May 2026, driven by supply disruptions including an attack on Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso in February and an export ban in March. The sharp increase has been a major driver of food inflation, which rose to 3.3% in May from 2.2% in April.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana's inflation rises to 3.7% in May 2026

    Ghana's year-on-year inflation increased to 3.7% in May 2026 from 3.4% in April, marking a second consecutive monthly rise. Despite the recent increase, inflation has fallen sharply from 18.4% a year ago, significantly easing pressure on household budgets.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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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