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Part of situation: Ghana economic and tourism sector growth (2 clusters)

Ghana economy sees tourism growth and trade surplus in 2025

Ghana tourism revenue gold exports trade surplus electricity tariff adjustments merchandise trade statistics

Ghana's economy showed significant shifts in 2025, characterized by growth in tourism and a transition to a trade surplus. The tourism sector welcomed over 1.3 million international visitors, generating approximately US$4.34 billion in revenue. Domestic tourism also grew by 7%, with the top 10 attractions accounting for a large portion of national visits.

In terms of trade, Ghana's merchandise exports reached US$32 billion in 2025, surpassing imports for the first time in nearly two decades. Gold remains the dominant export, accounting for 63.1% of total export earnings. This concentration has raised concerns regarding economic vulnerability to global commodity price fluctuations.

However, the energy sector continues to face financial challenges. Despite a 40% cumulative tariff increase for consumers, the sector recorded a US$1.4 billion shortfall in 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the government to maintain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments to mitigate fiscal risks and improve financial sustainability.

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Abla Dzifa Gomashie · Alhassan Iddrisu · Dzifa Abla Gomashie · European Union · Ghana · Ghana Statistical Service · International Monetary Fund · Kakum National Park · Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park · Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts

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ACEP Says Ghana’s Electricity Crisis Is a Failure of System Planning [thevaultznews.com]
16 days ago
Ghana Records 1. 3m International Tourists, Generates US$4. 34bn in 2025 – Capital News Online [capitalnewsonline.com]
16 days ago
Trade Hits US$52. 5bn In 2025 As Exports Outpace Imports [dailyguidenetwork.com]
16 days ago
Ghana’s tomato, ginger shortfalls deepen import bill, CSIR researchers say - Adomonline. com [www.adomonline.com]
16 days ago
Africa’s largest gold producer ends central bank gold-buying arrangement [africa.businessinsider.com]
16 days ago
IMF urges Ghana to sustain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments – Ghanamma. com [www.ghanamma.com]
16 days ago
Energy sector loses $1. 4bn despite 40% tariff hikes in 2025 — IERPP - The Ghana Report [theghanareport.com]
16 days ago
Ghana’s gold exports reach 63. 1% as GSS warns of rising economic risk | Ghanaguardian. com [ghanaguardian.com]
17 days ago
Ghana’s tourism revenue hits GH¢4. 34bn • Arrivals top 1. 3 million - Minister - Ghanaian Times [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
17 days ago
Ghana welcomes over 1. 3 million International Tourists, generates US$4. 34bn in 2025 [yfmghana.com]
18 days ago
Top 10 tourist sites that drew 1. 38 million visitors in 2025 as revenue hits $4. 34bn [www.pulse.com.gh]
18 days ago
Ghana’s exports surpass imports after two decades of trade imbalances - MyJoyOnline [www.myjoyonline.com]
16 days ago