Ghana Statistical Service

West African fuel price hikes and regulatory shifts

12 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Fuel prices diverge in Kenya and Ghana amid global oil shifts

In mid-August 2026, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana lowered price floors for petrol and LPG, though diesel prices saw an increase. While the petrol benchmark fell by 4.2%, actual pump prices remain subjec

Ghana macro stability, debt restructuring, inflation trends

32 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian cedi depreciates 1.06% amid rising oil prices

Following the completion of the sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the cedi and maintaining low inflation. By July 2026, annual inflation

Ghana economy: growth gains offset by debt and fiscal risks

19 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana economy grows 6.0% in Q2 2026 driven by ICT

Ghana’s economic recovery shows signs of macroeconomic stability, though experts warn of underlying structural risks. While real GDP growth reached 6.4% in Q1 2026 and inflation fell to approximately 5.3%, the sustainabi

Ghana food import trends and poultry industry development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ghana signs US$270m poultry deal to reduce chicken imports

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that in 2025, the nation spent GH¢36.46 billion on food imports. Major expenditures included processed cereal grains, frozen chicken, and various animal products, with ri

Ghana passport administration reforms and technical issues

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ghana passport portal offline due to technical issues

Ghanaian passport administration has recently undergone significant reforms and faced technical challenges. Following a report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicating that the Passport Office is one of the co

Corruption and bribery in Ghana

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Ghana loses over US$3 billion annually to corruption

Corruption and bribery in Ghana have drawn significant attention from national institutions. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported a rise in bribery demands, noting that the proportion of citizens reporting such d

Youth unemployment and NEET challenges in Ghana

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Global youth policy study highlights regional disparities and employment challenges

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates significant labor market challenges for the country’s youth. Approximately two million people aged 15–35, or roughly 19.5% of the youth population, are classified as NEET