Ghana

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Ghana covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

From 2022 to 2027, Ghana is expected to see a modest increase in the number of households, with extended households remaining the predominant type. In 2022, elevated inflation, standing at 31.8%, added to the increased cost of living. Over the medium…

In 2023, Ghana’s economy slowed, with GDP growth of 2.0% in real terms. The slowdown was attributable to macroeconomic instability, a significant surge in inflation, and decreases in exports and investment. However, the economy is projected to…

Continued income inequality and rising inflation threaten consumer market development in Ghana. With a significant portion of the population allocating most of their income to necessities, discretionary spending is set to remain limited over the long…

Ghana ranks in the bottom half in the Index of Economic Freedom, due to a lack of microeconomic stability and worsening fiscal health. Additionally, skills shortages impede the development of high value-added sectors, while the underdeveloped ICT…