Ghana’s economy has recorded one of its strongest performances in recent years, according to the World Bank’s 10th Economic Update on Ghana, which highlights significant gains across trade, growth, and inflation management.
The report notes that Ghana’s external position has strengthened substantially, driven by a robust trade surplus. Real GDP growth reached 6.0 percent in 2025, the fastest pace since 2019, while non-oil GDP accelerated to 7.6 percent, underscoring diversification beyond petroleum.
In addition, headline inflation fell sharply from 23.2 percent in February 2025 to 5.4 percent by year-end, the lowest since 1999. The decline was attributed to tight monetary policy, a 28.9 percent appreciation of the cedi, and easing food prices.
The World Bank emphasized that Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery exceeded expectations on nearly every major indicator, reflecting resilience and effective policy interventions. Analysts say the results position Ghana as one of the most promising economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, with momentum likely to continue if fiscal discipline and structural reforms are sustained.
The update comes at a time when government officials are assuring citizens of continued reintegration support for evacuees from South Africa, underscoring the administration’s dual focus on both external economic stability and domestic welfare.
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