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Ghana’s economy grows 4.7% in April, GSS reports
July 9, 2026
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Ghana’s economy grows 4.7% in April, GSS reports

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Key Points

  • Ghana's economy expanded by 4.7% in April 2026, as reported by the Ghana Statistical Service's (GSS) Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG).
  • This growth rate represents a slowdown compared to the 7.4% recorded in April 2025, though the MIEG index increased to 113.3.
  • The services sector was the main driver, growing by 6.0% and contributing 61.7% of total growth, largely propelled by the Information and Communication subsector.
  • The industry sector showed improvement, expanding by 4.0% (up from 1.1% in April 2025), primarily due to increased mining activities.
  • Agriculture returned to growth, expanding by 1.7% after contracting by 6.9% in the previous year, supported by the crops and livestock subsectors.

Why This Matters

This economic data provides a vital early indicator of Ghana's economic health, revealing continued but decelerated growth across key sectors. Understanding these trends is crucial for policymakers to formulate responsive fiscal and monetary policies, and for businesses and investors to identify promising sectors like services and mining, or areas needing attention such as the agricultural sector's recovery.

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