Tag: Ghana Statistical Service

Are Some Sectors Bearing the Brunt of Gov’t’s Tight Fiscal Consolidation? What Latest GDP Data Say

Ghana’s strict expenditure controls are stabilizing the economy but hurting key public…

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Agriculture Booms But Food Prices Surge; Economist Insists Situation Calls for Deeper Probe

Despite a 6.6% growth in agriculture, food prices in Ghana remain high,…

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Robust 5.3% GDP Growth an Indication of an Economy Responding to Policy Gains Made So Far – Analyst

Finance expert Nelson Kuagbedzi says Ghana’s 5.3% Q1 growth signals economic recovery,…

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Education Contracts by 4.0%, Real Estate 0.7% in Ghana’s Q1 GDP Report

Ghana’s latest GDP data shows weakening demand in property and formal education…

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Ghana’s Inflation Burden Falls Heaviest on Basic Needs

In April 2025, Ghana's inflation was driven mainly by rising costs in…

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Let Consumers See the True Cost, CUTS International to GSS

Appiah Kusi Adomako urges GSS to publish benchmark prices, promoting transparency and…

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May Day Reality Check: Ghana’s Wage Hikes Feel Hollow as Inflation Erodes Paychecks

Despite wage hikes and economic growth, Ghanaian workers in 2025 struggle as…

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New Government Statistician Commits to Data Revolution to Power Economic Transformation

Ghana’s new Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, is leading a data revolution…

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Life in Upper West: Highest Price Increases Amid Poverty in February

Upper West experienced Ghana's highest inflation in February, with soaring food and…

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Ghana’s Economic Growth is Fueled by Gold & Oil—But is it Truly Inclusive and Sustainable?

Ghana’s economic growth is driven by gold and oil but lacks inclusivity.…

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Quenching the Blazing Fire of Food Inflation – Dr. Atuahene Outlines a Practical Guide

Ghana’s soaring food inflation, driven by Cedi depreciation, high fuel costs, poor…

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The Real Job Creating Sectors Aren’t What You Think – GSS Reveals Hidden Pillars of Growth

Ghana Statistical Service reports that manufacturing, commercial agriculture, transportation, and utilities are…

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