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The Visioned Picture of Ghana’s Economy by the End of 2026; Macroeconomic Targets for Next Year
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New Monthly Economic Indicator Offers Faster Insight Into Growth Trends

Regional Inflation Gaps Persist as Eastern Region Leads, Savannah Posts Deflation
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Regional Inflation Gaps Persist as Eastern Region Leads, Savannah Posts Deflation

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Diesel Drives Industrial Growth While Kerosene Faces Uncertain Future in Ghana

Economist Shoots Down Calls for Price Controls Amid Cedi & Fuel Gains, But Stagnant Price
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Ghana Faces GH₵4.6 Billion Real Trade Deficit Despite Nominal Gains

Construction Sector Inflation Eases Slightly – What It Means for Projects and Prices
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Construction Sector Inflation Eases Slightly – What It Means for Projects and Prices

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Redirect “Frivolous” Tax Waivers to Agric Value Chain-Dr. Atuahene

Data Integration Extended to Judiciary to Strengthen Evidence-Based Governance
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Data Integration Extended to Judiciary to Strengthen Evidence-Based Governance

Reliable Data Key to Confident Policy Decisions, Chief of Staff Says
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Reliable Data Key to Confident Policy Decisions, Chief of Staff Says

Ghana’s headline unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 3.1% through 2025 and 2026, according to a new report by Fitch Solutions' Country Risk team. However, the seemingly low rate masks a deeper set of structural issues within the Ghanaian labour market issues that continue to weigh on the country’s economic resilience and social fabric. Fitch’s projection signals a continuation of the gradual upward trend observed since 2017, suggesting that while unemployment may appear stable, underlying vulnerabilities in labour quality and workforce sustainability remain unaddressed. “A significant constraint stems from the country’s low life expectancy estimated at just 64.3 years which dampens the productive capacity of the labour force,” the report stated. The short life expectancy, Fitch notes, is a result of chronic underinvestment in public healthcare and a persistent burden of waterborne diseases and illnesses such as HIV/AIDS. These health challenges erode long-term productivity and workforce stability. Compounding the issue is a widening skills gap. The report highlights a growing reliance on expatriate professionals across key sectors, as the local talent pool struggles to meet demand for highly skilled labour. This talent deficit limits Ghana’s ability to drive innovation and growth from within. Contradiction with Local Data Fitch’s unemployment forecast stands in stark contrast to data published by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). According to the GSS Q3 2023 Labour Statistics report, Ghana’s average unemployment rate for the first three quarters of 2023 stood at a significantly higher 14.7%. The report also underscored persistent gender and urban-rural disparities: Gender Gap: Female unemployment has consistently outpaced male rates, with the gap widening through 2023. Urban-Rural Divide: Urban unemployment was nearly double that of rural areas in Q2 and Q3 of 2023. These discrepancies raise questions about the methodology used in various labour statistics and highlight the complexity of capturing Ghana’s employment realities, particularly in an economy heavily marked by informality and underemployment. Ghana’s job market is a flashpoint for public discontent. A recent 2024 Afrobarometer survey identified unemployment as the top national concern—ranking higher than infrastructure deficits and healthcare gaps. This sentiment reflects deep frustration, particularly among the youth, who face limited prospects for formal employment despite high education levels. “While the unemployment rate may appear modest by international standards, the data masks underemployment and informality both of which are endemic in Ghana’s economy,” the Fitch report warns. Indeed, a vast portion of Ghana’s working population remains trapped in low-income, informal jobs with little social protection or upward mobility. Amid these structural imbalances, Fitch advocates for long-term reform to boost employment opportunities and create a more inclusive economy. Public sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with support for government-led initiatives aimed at improving access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities. However, Fitch warns that without meaningful change, Ghana’s potential demographic dividend may become a demographic burden. The need for a coherent jobs strategy one that addresses both formal employment creation and the quality of work is more urgent than ever. Tackling informality, enhancing vocational training, and investing in public health could yield the workforce transformation Ghana requires for inclusive and sustainable growth. As Ghana holds steady on paper, the real labour market story lies beneath the surface demanding urgent attention from both policymakers and private sector stakeholders.
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Ghana’s Unemployment Rate to Remain at 3.1% in 2025, But Underlying Challenges Persist – Fitch Solutions

Navigating the Markets: How Consumers Can Maximize Their Christmas Spending
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Navigating the Markets: How Consumers Can Maximize Their Christmas Spending

GSS Launches Nationwide Business Data Collection to Drive Evidence-Based Economic Planning
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Ghana’s Industrial Output Falls 1.8% in August as Oil, Manufacturing Weaken

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Government Statistician Calls for Sector-Specific Data to Guide Policy Initiatives

Breakdown of the 800k Jobs to Be Created Next Year, Skills Required & Sectors Job Seekers to Look Out For
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Ghana Construction Inflation Eases to 15.8% in February 2025

Ghana’s Agriculture Reset: Can Ambition Translate into Food Self-Sufficiency and Commercial Farming?
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Stakeholders Urged To Prioritize Ghana’s Food Basket To Reduce Inflation 

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Soaring Construction Costs: Cedi Depreciation and Inflation Drive Housing Prices in Ghana