Ghana aims to maintain a primary surplus of at least 1.5 percent of GDP in 2026, as part of its commitment to fiscal discipline and sustainable economic management, Finance Minister Ato Forson announced during the 2026 budget presentation.
Speaking in Parliament, Minister Forson said the target is anchored in the Fiscal Responsibility Framework and is central to the government’s strategy to drive growth while protecting the vulnerable.
“To deliver on our vision and macroeconomic objectives, our fiscal policy will focus on bold, practical, and disciplined actions that ensure every cedi delivers value for citizens,” he said.
The government’s priorities for 2026 include mobilizing more domestic revenue through digital tax systems and enforcement in the digital economy, cutting waste and rationalizing spending, and protecting priority social expenditures in education, health, and social protection.
Minister Forson also emphasized creating fiscal space for growth-enhancing investments in roads, agriculture, agri-business, and land reforms, while strengthening debt sustainability through prudent borrowing, active debt management, and transparent reporting.
“These objectives are about living within our means, investing in what matters most, and keeping Ghana on a firm path of stability, confidence, and growth,” he said.
