Ghana's economy was valued at GH¢1.4 trillion in 2025, according to Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu. He revealed this information at the launch of the Ghana in Numbers 2025 report in Accra on October 29, 2026. The report highlights progress in some areas of the economy and social development. However, challenges persist in employment, food security, and access to essential services.
The country's population reached an estimated 33.7 million in 2025, with approximately 19.8 million people living in towns and cities. This figure is a projection based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census and other demographic assumptions. Ghana's next population census is expected to take place in 2030. The population data provides valuable insights into the country's demographic trends.
Dr Iddrisu reported that about 12 million Ghanaians were aged between 15 and 35 years, while active health insurance coverage stood at 66.2% of the population. The report also revealed that Ghana recorded a goods trade surplus of about GH¢148 billion in 2025. Additionally, life expectancy reached 65.1 years, indicating improvements in healthcare.
Maternal deaths declined from 485 per 100,000 live births in 2010 to 301 in 2021, reflecting progress in healthcare. The Ghana Statistical Service can now measure multidimensional poverty across all 261 districts, providing policymakers with detailed information to guide development programmes. This development will help target poverty reduction efforts more effectively.
Despite progress, about 13 million people faced food insecurity in 2025, while nearly two million young people were not in employment, education, or training. These figures highlight the need for targeted policies to address the challenges facing vulnerable households and young people. The Government Statistician emphasized the importance of addressing these issues.
Ghana recorded about 2.64 million business establishments in 2024, with nine out of every 10 employing between one and five people. However, only 7.7% of the establishments were formally registered, indicating a high level of informality in the country's business sector. The fiscal deficit narrowed to 1% of gross domestic product (GDP) on a commitment basis.
The Ghana in Numbers 2025 report brings together official statistics on various aspects of the country's development. The publication is designed to present complex statistics in simple language to help policymakers, researchers, businesses, and the public understand Ghana's progress and development needs. An online portal providing more detailed data has also been launched, allowing users to access the latest figures.
Key points
- Ghana's economy valued at GH¢1.4 trillion in 2025.
- Multidimensional poverty declines from 31.2% in 2022 to 23% in 2025.
- About 13 million people face food insecurity in 2025.
