Ghana economy grows 6.0% in Q2 2026 driven by ICT

GDP growth ICT sector services sector economic recovery state-owned enterprises

Ghana’s economy grew by 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service. This represents a slight moderation from the 6.6% growth recorded during the same period in 2025. The first half of 2026 saw an overall growth rate of 6.2%.

The expansion was primarily driven by the services sector, which grew by 8.0% and accounted for over half of the total GDP growth. Within services, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector was a major driver, expanding by 30.9%. The industrial sector grew by 4.3%, supported by a 22.4% rebound in oil and gas production. Conversely, the agriculture sector grew by 3.9%, with the fishing subsector experiencing a significant contraction of 24.7%.

While the headline growth figures indicate a continuing post-crisis recovery, analysts note that growth is unevenly distributed. The reliance on ICT and hydrocarbons contrasts with slower momentum in agriculture and fishing. Additionally, an International Monetary Fund report highlighted that despite revenue increases, Ghana’s state-owned enterprises continue to face structural weaknesses and net losses, often due to non-cost-reflective tariffs and liquidity constraints.

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Alhassan Iddrisu · Cassiel Ato Forson · Ghana · Ghana Statistical Service · International Labour Organization · International Monetary Fund

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Investment surged by 53.0% during the second quarter. www.adomonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The services sector grew by 8.0% in Q2, contributing 57.6% of overall GDP growth. www.adomonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ghana's GDP grew by 6.0% in Q2 2026. www.adomonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Labour productivity in Ghana increased by approximately 240% between 1991 and 2022.
[● 2 SOURCES] First-half GDP growth for 2026 stood at 6.2%. www.adomonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The agriculture sector grew by 3.9% in Q2. www.adomonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The ICT sector grew by 30.9% in Q2, accounting for 41.5% of total GDP growth. www.adomonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Non-oil GDP expanded by 5.4% in Q2. www.adomonline.com