Also known as: GSS · GSO
Ghana Statistical Service — produces official economic and social data on employment, housing, business, and population conditions across Ghana's regions.
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… Iddrisu urged stakeholders to rely on the Ghana Statistical Service’s disaggregated inflation data to understand price movements across sectors and regions and support evidence-based decision-making. …
October 2026 inflation rises to 5.5%, indicating a third consecutive increaseJoy Online
… Ghana Statistical Service figures show the economy grew by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, while annual inflation stood at 5.2 per cent in September. …
Ghana’s US$10 billion New Economy programme will turn recovery into jobs – Dr. Ato ForsonThe Ghanaian Times
… These concerns are highlighted in the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) flagship publication, Ghana in Numbers, 2025, which examines the challenges facing urban development, particularly the provision of affordable housing, sanitation, electricity, water and other essential servi …
Ghana’s urban population hits 19.8m – GSSThe Ghanaian Times
… The figures are contained in Ghana in Numbers, 2025, the flagship publication of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which provides an overview of the country’s population, economy, society, governance and environment. …
2m youth neither working nor in school — GSSJoy Online
… The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says the improvement in the housing shortfall has not eliminated the challenges associated with the availability and distribution of homes and basic services, particularly as the country’s urban population continues to grow. …
Housing deficit falls to 1.8 million, but service gaps remain — GSSJoy Online
… The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says 30.8 per cent of the urban population lives in such settlements, where access to decent housing and essential services remains a concern. …
Three in 10 urban residents live in slums, informal settlements — GSSJoy Online
… The latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that the country’s urban population has continued to expand, with significant implications for the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including roads, schools, health facilities, water systems, transport and w …
Ghana’s urban population hits 19.8 million as housing, sanitation gaps persistJoy Online
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have launched Ghana’s first Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises index known as the MSMEs Development Index (DBG-GSS MDex). …
Ghana to get its first MSMEs Development Index as DBG and GSS collaborateJoy Online
… Speaking at the Ghana Statistical Service’s Ghana Numbers, 2025 programme, Mr Ampem indicated that the budget would likely be themed “Moving Ghana from Stability to New Economy”. …
2027 Budget to turn economic stability into jobs — Deputy Finance MinisterJoy Online
… According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the Consumer Price Index as at September 2026, housing, water and energy inflation (10.3%) poses a huge financial burden on the ordinary Ghanaian. …
Stable on paper. What about your pocket?Ghana's year-on-year inflation increased to 5.5% in October 2026 from 5.2% in September, marking the third consecutive monthly rise since July. Non-food inflation drove most of the increase, accounting for 76% of overall inflation, while services inflation jumped sharply to 11.5% from 8.3%, with transport recording the steepest rise at 14.1%.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's year-on-year inflation increased to 5.5% in October 2026 from 5.2% in September, marking the third consecutive monthly rise since July. Non-food inflation drove most of the increase, accounting for 76% of overall inflation, while services inflation jumped sharply to 11.5% from 8.3%, with transport recording the steepest rise at 14.1%.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the 2027 Budget will detail how Ghana's economic recovery will create decent jobs for young people, better incomes for farmers, and expanded opportunities for Ghanaian businesses. The US$10 billion New Economy programme, running from 2027 to 2030, aims to expand domestic production and increase local processing of Ghana's raw materials.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's urban population has grown to 19.8 million (58.7 per cent of the national population), with 30.8 per cent of urban residents living in slums or informal settlements. The Government Statistician has called for urgent measures to address housing and accommodation challenges, citing a housing deficit of approximately 1.8 million units as of 2021.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
According to Ghana Statistical Service data for the first three quarters of 2025, nearly two million young Ghanaians aged 15–35 were neither employed nor in education or training (NEET rate of 17.9 per cent), with women accounting for more than 60 per cent of those affected. Youth unemployment remained considerably higher than the national average, averaging 32.4 per cent for those aged 15–24.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's housing deficit declined from 2.8 million units in 2010 to 1.8 million in 2021, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, but persistent gaps remain in access to electricity, sanitation and decent settlement conditions across households.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Statistical Service reports that 30.8 per cent of urban residents live in slums or informal settlements, with persistent gaps in access to decent housing and essential services despite improvements in electricity, drinking water, and sanitation over recent years.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly 19.8 million Ghanaians (58.7% of the population) now live in urban areas as of 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, intensifying demand for housing, sanitation, roads, schools and other essential services. Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu urged local-level development decisions based on granular data rather than national averages, citing persistent inequalities in living conditions despite improvements in electricity and water access.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Development Bank and Statistical Service have launched the MSMEs Development Index to track performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises and guide policy and financing decisions. More than 100 enumerators have been trained to survey over 5,000 businesses across all 16 regions between October and November 2026.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister said the 2027 Budget, themed "Moving Ghana from Stability to New Economy," will focus on turning improved macroeconomic indicators into employment, productive investment, and better living standards. The budget will be presented to Parliament on November 12, 2026.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Official data show Ghana's inflation down to 5.2%, debt-to-GDP improved to 44.7%, and growth at 6%, but the government's "New Economy" policy and promised 24-hour job system face scrutiny on whether they have reduced unemployment and cost-of-living pressures for ordinary Ghanaians.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
During the first three quarters of 2025, unemployment among Ghanaians aged 15 to 24 averaged 32.4%, significantly above the national rate of 12.8%, according to Ghana Statistical Service data. About 12 million Ghanaians were aged 15 to 35 during this period, with 17.9% of that group neither employed nor in education or training.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ghana Statistical Service, nearly 2 million Ghanaians aged 15–35 were not in employment, education, or training in the third quarter of 2025, with young women accounting for more than 60% of this group and an average NEET rate of 17.9% in the first three quarters of 2025.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Statistical Service reports that about two million young people are neither employed nor in education or training, with almost one in three jobseekers aged 15–24 unable to find work and more than six in ten of those out of work and education being women.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sankofa Job, a free employment platform built by Ghanaian company G&T Prestige Ltd, has launched across all 16 regions of Ghana and connects job seekers with employers regardless of education or qualifications, using Ghana Card verification for safety. About one in three young Ghanaians aged 15 to 24 seeking work cannot find employment, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor says falling lending rates (from 30.25% in December 2024 to 15.78% in September 2026) and stronger private sector credit growth (from 0.20% to 26.42%) are creating improved conditions for businesses to access financing and expand operations, particularly benefiting young people seeking employment or starting businesses.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana called for a dedicated digital platform to make official statistics more accessible in machine-readable formats, enabling researchers, policymakers and businesses to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify economic trends. He emphasized that accurate and timely statistics are essential to the central bank's work in setting monetary policy and regulating the financial sector.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for an electronic portal to provide national statistical data in machine-readable formats for researchers, academics, and policymakers to apply AI and advanced analytical tools. He commended the Ghana Statistical Service's Ghana in Numbers 2025 report, saying improved access to reliable statistics would strengthen evidence-based decision-making and understanding of the country's socio-economic conditions.
29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on November 12, with job creation and economic transformation expected to feature prominently as the government seeks to consolidate recent economic gains and move towards sustained growth.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says average lending rates declined from 30.25% in December 2024 to 15.7% in September 2026, while private sector credit growth reached 26.4%. He attributed the improvements to gains in macroeconomic stability, noting that inflation remained in single digits for 13 consecutive months and the exchange rate remained relatively stable.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded 2.64 million business establishments in 2024, with 92% operating informally and 9 in 10 classified as micro businesses, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Though business establishments nearly tripled between 2014 and 2024, they have grown faster than job creation, with more than 7 in 10 jobs remaining informal.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission director-general has called for sustained peace in Northern Ghana to unlock the region's economic potential through agriculture, livestock, and value-added activities like shea butter processing, saying conflict undermines economic activity and weakens service delivery in an area where multidimensional poverty rates exceed 50 per cent in the North East and Savannah regions.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called for sustained peace in Northern Ghana to unlock the region's economic potential through agriculture, livestock, and value-added production. She noted that recurring conflicts undermine economic activity and service delivery, while citing data showing multidimensional poverty rates above 50 per cent in North East and Savannah regions.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A university leader argues that Ghana's higher education system must shift focus from preparing graduates to seek employment toward equipping them to establish enterprises and create opportunities. Graduate unemployment persists despite expanded access to university education, with 22.3% of long-term unemployed persons holding tertiary qualifications.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Prime Building Cost Index increased to 5.1% in September 2026 from 4.6% in August, with plant and equipment costs up 19.1% over the year as the main driver. Material costs rose 6.5% year-on-year while labour costs fell 3.2%.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Prime Building Cost Index year-on-year inflation rate was 5.1% in September 2026, up from 4.6% in August, driven largely by plant and equipment costs. While cement and steel prices fell (−6.1% and −8.8% respectively), finishing inputs like plumbing, glazing, and tiles rose significantly.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the question of whether Ghana produces too many lawyers is more complex than commonly debated, requiring examination of demand by role, location, and context rather than aggregate assumptions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's producer inflation increased to 4.8 per cent in September 2026 from 4.4 per cent in August, primarily driven by mining and manufacturing sectors. Mining and quarrying recorded a rate of 5.5 per cent and accounted for about half the overall increase, with crude oil and natural gas extraction prices rising 18.3 per cent.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Agricultural analyst Dr Joseph Opoku Gakpo has urged the government to prioritise agricultural extension services, arguing that stronger support for extension personnel is essential to help farmers adopt innovations and improve food security. He stressed that without effective extension services, innovations developed at universities and research institutions may not reach farmers, limiting the benefits of investments in agricultural research.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Communication Samuel Nartey George announced plans to establish a national data exchange hub to connect 48 public data registries and enable seamless information sharing across government institutions, allowing developers and businesses to access data through a single request rather than establishing separate connections with each registry.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Producer inflation in Ghana increased to 4.8 percent in September 2026 from 4.4 percent in August, driven by higher prices in industrial and manufacturing sectors, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's Producer Price Index.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →