Also known as: GSS · GSO
Ghana Statistical Service — national statistics agency producing data on inflation, employment, housing, business establishments, and population across Ghana's regions.
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Joy Online
… The Ghana Statistical Service currently reports 6.0% annual GDP growth for the second quarter of 2026 and inflation of 5.0% for August 2026. …
Don’t abandon working policies because of politics – Asiedu NketiahJoy Online
… The Ghana Statistical Service reports that the economy grew by 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, while consumer inflation stood at 5.0% in August. …
‘A serious country cannot start afresh every four years’ – Asiedu NketiahThe Ghanaian Times
… Real GDP grew by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. …
Credit and discipline: Ghana’s new growth opportunityJoy Online
… Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that the informal sector represented 92% of the 1.8 million private enterprises in 2024, employing about 69% of the workforce. …
Ghana’s MSMEs: Burdened by regulation and overtaxed; why the system isn’t workingJoy Online
… Ghana Statistical Service reported headline inflation of 5.0% in August 2026, compared with the much higher inflation environment that previously amplified fuel-price increases into transport, food distribution and business operating costs (Ghana Statistical Service, 2026). …
When oil rises but the pump does not rise as muchJoy Online
… Data released by the Ghana Statistical Service in August 2026 showed that the Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate recorded the highest bribery interaction rate among police units, at 54.6 per cent. …
They take GH¢100, sometimes GH¢200 – Okada riders allege police extortion in AccraJoy Online
… Ghana Statistical Service data shows that agriculture employed about five million people during the first three quarters of 2025. …
Ghana, we need to talk: Who will feed us tomorrow?Joy Online
… Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals a critical national unemployment rate from 14.7% in 2023 to 13.0%, with youth joblessness (ages 15–35) escalating to a staggering 21.9%, meaning nearly one in every three young persons is locked out of the economy. …
Development expert outlines blueprint to operationalise Ghana’s 24-hour economyJoy Online
… Inflation bottomed at 3.2 percent in March 2026, the lowest reading since the 2021 rebasing, then reversed: 3.4 percent in April, 3.7 percent in May, 5.3 percent in June, and 4.6 percent in July, per the Ghana Statistical Service. …
Ghana Property Prices in 2026: What the data really says about where the market is headingThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 6.6 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported. …
Economy expands by 6% in Q2 – GSSInformal cross-border trade in Ghana, estimated at GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, continues to face significant operational challenges including complex border procedures, undocumented levies, transit delays, and inadequate infrastructure, despite representing approximately 54 per cent more than formal land channel trade during the period.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Informal cross-border trade in Ghana, estimated at GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, continues to face significant operational challenges including complex border procedures, undocumented levies, transit delays, and inadequate infrastructure, despite representing approximately 54 per cent more than formal land channel trade during the period.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on 24 April 2026 and announced an AI computing centre and technical review mechanism for public-sector AI acquisitions. The article argues that lasting gains depend on Ghana developing, adapting and maintaining AI systems rather than merely purchasing software, to solve local problems and retain a meaningful share of the value created.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in April 2026 and announced an AI computing centre, but the writer argues that simply purchasing software and training will miss the country's biggest economic opportunity. Ghana needs to develop the capacity to apply AI to its own problems and retain meaningful value from the systems entering the economy.
9 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Nearly one billion barrels were drawn from global crude inventories following disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Some diesel markets face their lowest seasonal stocks in 35 years, and certain gas markets confront a supply gap, leaving the world with diminished protection against another energy shock.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The United Nations Population Fund has urged Ghana to place population data and demographic trends at the centre of national development planning to support evidence-based policies. The UNFPA Country Representative said reliable population data was critical to understanding demographic changes and shaping policies that respond to the needs of the population, particularly women, girls and young people.
13 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%.
4 November 2026 · 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 →