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Domestic economic growth

Ghana's Economy Grows 7.7% in February

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

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The strong economic growth in Ghana, particularly in the industry and services sectors, signals improving business activity and investor confidence, which could lead to increased foreign investment and a more stable currency. The positive economic trajectory, as indicated by the Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service, may also influence credit ratings and bond yields for Ghana.

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Ghana's economy expanded by 7.7 percent in February 2026, nearly doubling the 3.9 percent growth recorded in February 2025. This growth was primarily driven by robust performances in the industry sector, which grew by 9.6 percent, and the services sector, which expanded by 7.4 percent. The Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service released the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) report, with Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu and Samuel Kobina Annim highlighting the positive momentum. The report also included a downward revision of the January 2026 MIEG estimate from 7.5 percent to 6.1 percent, following updated data from entities like the Ghana — Ghana Revenue Authority and Ghana — Volta River Authority. Despite the revision, the overall outlook for Ghana's economy remains positive, with projections from the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund aligning with a stabilization story.

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Ghana's economy experienced significant growth in February 2026, driven by strong performances in the industry and services sectors, indicating a positive economic trajectory.
Importance 100 Sentiment 60
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Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service released the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) report, providing key data on Ghana's economic expansion and revisions to previous estimates.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, presented the MIEG figures and provided commentary on Ghana's economic performance.
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Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, announced the latest economic figures and revisions, emphasizing the continued expansion of Ghana's economy.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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World Bank Group projected a 5.1% growth for Ghana for the full year, aligning with Ghana's broader stabilization story.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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International Monetary Fund's April 2026 World Economic Outlook estimated Ghana's nominal GDP at $118.29 billion, placing Ghana as the eighth-largest economy in Africa.
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Ghana — Ghana Revenue Authority provided updated data that led to revisions in Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service's January 2026 MIEG estimates.
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Fisheries Commission provided updated data that led to revisions in Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service's January 2026 MIEG estimates.
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Ghana — Controller and Accountant General s Department provided updated data that led to revisions in Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service's January 2026 MIEG estimates.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Ghana — Volta River Authority provided updated data that led to revisions in Ghana — Ghana Statistical Service's January 2026 MIEG estimates.
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