Ghana attracted $2.61 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025, driven largely by inflows into petroleum, free zones and export-oriented industries, according to the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).
Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie said the figures reflect confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals and are supporting economic activity through technology transfer, job creation, skills development and industrial growth.
He cited that a growing diversity of projects is broadening the country’s productive base, with more capital directed toward value-adding ventures rather than purely extractive or short-term investments. The shift in investment composition points to a gradual move toward industrialization and export-led growth, which could help strengthen resilience and reduce dependence on commodity cycles.
To support investor inflows, the GIPC has introduced measures to streamline registration processes, cut turnaround times and offer a 24-hour premium service, aimed at improving the ease of doing business. For businesses, these changes are expected to reduce administrative bottlenecks and provide greater certainty in project timelines, particularly for foreign investors entering the market.
Madjie encouraged investors to engage more closely with the Centre, noting that continued dialogue between the public and private sectors is essential to sustaining growth and improving the investment climate.
