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Ghana economic and tourism sector growth
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In 2025, Ghana experienced significant economic growth across multiple sectors. sectors, characterized by a transition to a trade surplus. The nation recorded a historic trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion, driven largely by gold, cocoa, and crude petroleum exports. This contributed to a broader trend of increased African merchandise trade, which reached approximately $1.5 trillion due to regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Detailed data indicates that Ghana’s While total merchandise trade reached US$52.5 billion in 2025. While gold earnings billion, exports specifically reached US$20.2 US$32 billion, surpassing imports for the first time in nearly two decades. Gold remains the dominant export, accounting for 63.1% of total export earnings. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has warned of rising economic risk due to this commodity concentration, noting that gold now accounts for 63.1% of total exports. This concentration it leaves the economy vulnerable to global price fluctuations. Additionally, trade Trade relationships have shifted significantly, also shifted, with Asia now accounting for 50.1% of Ghana’s exports, while Europe’s share has declined. exports. Simultaneously, Ghana’s the tourism sector saw expansion, expanded, generating an estimated $4.34 billion in international receipts from over 1.3 million arrivals. Domestic tourism also grew by 7%, reaching 1.79 million visits. To support these trends, the government has launched the Sankofa II project in partnership with the European Union to preserve historic forts and strengthen creative industries, building upon previous plans to bolster industries. Despite these gains, the creative arts energy sector faces ongoing financial challenges. In 2025, the sector recorded a US$1.4 billion shortfall, even after a 40% cumulative tariff increase for consumers. To mitigate fiscal risks and intellectual property positions. improve sustainability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the government to maintain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments.
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