Also known as: GSS
Ghana Statistical Service — government agency that publishes inflation, employment, trade, and demographic data on Ghana's economy.
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Ghana’s economy recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up slightly from 6.2 percent during the same period last year, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …
Ghana’s economy expands by 6.4% in Q1 of 2026, driven by Services and MiningJoy Online
Ghana’s economy recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up slightly from 6.2 percent during the same period last year, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …
Ghana’s economy expands by 6.4% in Q1 of 2026, driven by Services and MiningThe Chronicle
… According to the Ghana Statistical Service, approximately 80 percent of Ghana’s workforce operates within the informal sector. …
Editorial: Trading Activities At Lapaz Must Be ReviewedJoy Online
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says it is on course to introduce rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures by the middle of 2027. …
GSS targets mid-2027 rollout of rebased GDP and inflation dataBusiness & Financial Times
… Headline inflation rose to 3.7 percent year-on-year in May from 3.4 percent in April according to data from Ghana Statistical Service, while month-on-month inflation increased to 1.1 percent from 1 percent. …
Rate-cut window narrows on inflation pressuresJoy Online
… Amoah highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening data-driven governance, including data-sharing agreements between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as efforts by the NDPC to integrate Annual Progress Report templates i …
NDPC boss calls for data-driven governance at UCC Data Literacy Week LaunchDaily Guide
… Alhassan Iddrisu The rate of inflation rose for the second consecutive month in May 2026, climbing to 3.7 percent from 3.4 percent in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …
Inflation Rises To 3.7% In MayBusiness & Financial Times
… The Ghana Statistical Service’s most recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey puts national unemployment at 13.0 percent in Q3 2025, with youth unemployment for the 15–24 age group at 32.5 percent. …
Growth without jobs is meaninglessBusiness & Financial Times
… lation rose marginally to 3.7 percent in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and signalling a slight rebound in price pressures largely driven by higher food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Ghana Statistical Service …
Price pressures edge higher as inflation posts 2nd straight increaseThe Chronicle
Ghana’s inflation rate rose marginally to 3.7 percent in May 2026 from 3.4 percent recorded in April, marking the second consecutive month of increases, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …
Inflation Edges Up To 3.7% In May Despite Improved Price StabilityAn opinion article praises Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Minister for Finance under John D. Mahama, for exercising disciplined leadership during economic recovery from a severe crisis, including interventions in the cocoa sector.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion article praises Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Minister for Finance under John D. Mahama, for exercising disciplined leadership during economic recovery from a severe crisis, including interventions in the cocoa sector.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
According to Ghana Statistical Service data, the share of Ghanaians saying public officials demanded unofficial payments rose from 51% in the first half of 2025 to 69% in the second half, while those who actually paid a bribe increased from 14.3% to 18% over the same period.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's building cost inflation increased to 3.1 per cent in June 2026 from 2.7 per cent in May, driven by higher material and plant costs, but remains significantly lower than the 18.1 per cent recorded a year earlier. The Government Statistician said the slowdown has provided a more predictable environment for construction planning and investment.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online essay examines how people, particularly Ghanaian men, use chatbots to ask intimate questions they cannot safely ask in their communities, but pressing delete on these conversations does not erase the data collected by the machines that provided comfort in the first place.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's total trade value rose 20.1 per cent to GH¢654.7 billion in 2025, with exports of GH¢401.5 billion exceeding imports of GH¢253.2 billion, generating a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion—more than three times the previous year's GH¢44.7 billion. Gold accounted for nearly 63 per cent of exports at GH¢252.4 billion, while cocoa and mineral fuels contributed GH¢56.2 billion and GH¢35.3 billion respectively, together making up almost 86 per cent of total exports.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin told the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry that Ghana's economic recovery should be measured by improvements in citizens' living conditions—employment, infrastructure, and services—rather than macroeconomic indicators alone. He cautioned against excessive celebration of recent gains like declining inflation and restored debt sustainability, noting that macroeconomic stability is a means to achieving economic transformation, yet many citizens remain to feel the benefits.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's international trade surplus more than tripled in 2025, driven by record gold earnings and strong cocoa and petroleum exports, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Total trade increased 20.1 per cent to GHc654.7 billion, with exports of GHc401.5 billion against imports of GHc253.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A legal analysis argues that requiring immovable property as a bail condition in Ghana violates constitutional rights to personal liberty, equality, and freedom from discrimination, creating a wealth-based dual justice system where the poor face prolonged pre-trial detention while the wealthy gain rapid release.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion (US$11.5 billion) in 2025, more than three times the 2024 surplus, driven largely by gold exports worth GH¢252.4 billion, which accounted for nearly 63 percent of total exports. Gold, cocoa products, and mineral fuels together contributed 85.9 percent of Ghana's total exports during the year.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo claimed Ghana's unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, but the latest Ghana Statistical Service data from Q3 2025 shows it at 13%, and the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reports 12.8% — figures inconsistent with the official claim.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has cautioned that while Ghana has made progress in reducing inflation, improving fiscal discipline and restoring debt sustainability, the country lacks a nationally determined target for employment generation in its budget. He stressed that macroeconomic stability should serve as a means to achieving transformation rather than an end in itself, noting that unemployment stood at 13.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 and youth unemployment at 32.4 per cent.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
PwC urges Chief Executive Officers and Boards to closely track monthly inflation (especially food and imported components), Treasury bill and bank lending rates, and government capital expenditure execution, citing global uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and its potential impact on commodity and financial markets. The firm notes Ghana's second-half outlook is increasingly exposed to global energy and geopolitical cycles, with the IMF projecting global growth of 3% and inflation of 4.7% in 2026, while a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise fuel, freight, and food production costs.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has called on government to boost domestic revenue collection through measures including mandatory Tax Identification Numbers for public services, VAT compliance reforms, and AI-driven customs revenue systems, while improving budget execution and fiscal transparency.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's building cost inflation increased to 3.1 percent in June 2026 from 2.7 percent in May, driven mainly by building materials which account for 76.5 percent of the index. Plant and equipment costs emerged as an emerging risk with annual inflation surging to 16 percent, while labour costs declined.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Young people aged 15–35 represent 36.9 per cent of Ghana's projected population, up from 34.6 per cent in 2000, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. While the youthful demographic presents opportunities for economic growth through investment in education and skills, youth unemployment averaged 21.9 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025, nearly twice the national unemployment rate.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has held a three-day workshop in Accra bringing together government representatives, civil society, and development partners to identify gaps in Ghana's Human Capital Index and propose solutions to strengthen skills, health, and education outcomes. Officials stressed the strategy's focus on youth unemployment and developing industry-relevant skills.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated a National Technical Committee on Ageing to review and update the National Ageing Policy in response to the country's changing demographic profile. The committee comprises representatives from key institutions including Health, the National Population Council, Ghana Statistical Service, and the Attorney-General's Department.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial says while Ghana's macroeconomic indicators are improving—GDP growth at 6.4%, inflation at 5.3%—youth unemployment remains disturbingly high at over 30% for ages 15–24, with approximately 1.34 million young people neither in education, employment nor training, and the government must ensure recovery reaches ordinary Ghanaians.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Economic Fighters League calls for Ghana to shift from procurement-driven spending to investment-focused development to tackle youth unemployment, which stood at 32 per cent among people aged 15–24 in 2024. The group warns that prolonged joblessness among the country's youthful population poses significant social and national security risks.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Year-on-Year producer price inflation fell to 3.5% in June 2026, down from 5.6% in May, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The Industrial Producer Price Index inflation rate was 3.3% in June, a decrease of 2.7 percentage points from May's 6.0%.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Constance Swaniker, founder of the Design and Technology Institute, urged young Ghanaians to develop AI and entrepreneurial skills to compete in a changing job market. She noted that while automation and AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030, they would also create 97 million new roles, and cited Ghana's youth unemployment rate of 32.5 per cent among those aged 15 to 24.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the 2026 DTI Jobs & Opportunities Fair in Accra, the Design and Technology Institute's founder called on young people to strengthen their AI competencies and entrepreneurial mindsets to stay competitive, citing projections that AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030 while creating 97 million new roles.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute has urged young Ghanaians to embrace artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive as industries transform globally. She cited World Economic Forum projections that while automation and AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030, they are expected to create 97 million new roles, emphasizing the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting the initiative at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills and foster a mindset of job creation and problem-solving through structured curriculum and experiential learning.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting it at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with entrepreneurial skills through a structured curriculum covering opportunity identification, venture design, and practical business development.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has asked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures, saying the data is critical for measuring the impact of government policies on job creation and should be released on a quarterly or half-yearly basis alongside GDP and inflation numbers.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has asked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures, saying employment data should be announced quarterly or half-yearly alongside GDP and inflation to measure whether government policies are creating jobs.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's informal cross-border trade totaled GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding formal trade with neighbouring countries and accounting for six per cent of total trade, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures on a quarterly or half-yearly basis, arguing that employment data is critical for measuring the impact of government policies on job creation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service to prioritise rebasing the country's GDP and CPI through the second half of 2027, saying accurate economic statistics are essential for effective economic planning and policymaking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →