Sub-Saharan Africa

Ghana: official statistics and sources

17 official bodies for Ghana, from Ghana Statistical Service to Public Procurement Authority, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: English. Capital: Accra.

Who holds power in Ghana

• Head of state: John Dramani Mahama (President of the Republic of Ghana)
• Head of government: The head of state leads the government (no prime minister listed)
• Foreign minister: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana)

Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.

Unitary presidential republic. How local power works in Ghana: 4 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.

Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.

Government, regions and cities

• Government and power in Ghana: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
• All 16 regions: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Central, Northern…
• The 8 largest cities: Kumasi, Accra

Key figures

What the figures show

The World Bank puts Ghana's population at 35.1 million in 2025, up from 28.7 million in 2015. Of the 48 UN members in the World Bank's Sub-Saharan Africa region, 10 have more people; worldwide it comes 47th.

GDP for 2025 was $114.2 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. That works out at $3,257 a head; the regional median is $1,351.

Real GDP grew by 6.0% in 2025, World Bank figures show. For 2026 the IMF expects 5.7%.

Across 2025 the annual rate was 14.2%. The IMF forecasts 4.8% for 2026.

The ILO's modelled unemployment rate for 2025 is 3.0%; the national statistics office may publish a different figure from its own survey.

The IMF records general government gross debt of 48.8% of GDP for 2025, compared with a median of 53.1% across the World Bank's Sub-Saharan Africa region; its 2026 projection is 51.7%.

Life expectancy at birth: 65.7 years (2024).

• Annual inflation since 2015: highest 38.1% (2023), lowest 7.1% (2019).
• Debt ratio 2015: 53.9%; 2025: 48.8%.
• GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +89%.

Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.

Official sources in Ghana

Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output

• Ghana Statistical Service
  Consumer price inflation, GDP, the Population and Housing Census and labour statistics.

Central bank interest rates and money

• Bank of Ghana
  Policy-rate decisions, exchange rates, the summary of economic and financial data and banking regulations.

Parliament debates, votes, bills

• Parliament of Ghana
  Hansard, order papers, bills and committee reports.

Government

• Ghana.gov.gh
  Official government portal with information on ministries, agencies and services.
• The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
  Presidential speeches, statements and news releases.

Courts judgments

• Judicial Service of Ghana
  Information on the Supreme Court and other courts, practice directions and judgments.

Public audit how public money was spent

• Ghana Audit Service
  Reports of the Auditor-General on public accounts and state institutions.

Elections results and rules

• Electoral Commission of Ghana
  Election results, voter register information and political party registration.

Regulators

• Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
  Securities rules, licensed operator lists and enforcement notices.
• Data Protection Commission Ghana
  Registration of data controllers and guidance under the Data Protection Act, 2012.
• National Communications Authority
  Telecom licences, regulations and industry statistics.
• Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
  Electricity and water tariffs and utility service regulations.

Ombudsman

• Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
  Reports and decisions on human rights, administrative justice and anti-corruption complaints.

Access to information requests to public bodies

• Right to Information Commission
  Decisions on right to information appeals, guidance for applicants and public institutions, and annual reports.

Public registers companies, land, charities

• Office of the Registrar of Companies
  Registration and search of companies, business names and partnerships.
• Lands Commission
  Land title registration, deeds registration, survey and mapping, and land valuation.

Public contracts government tenders and awards

• Public Procurement Authority
  Tender notices, contract awards, procurement guidelines and debarred entities.

What Ghana does not have

• No public charity register could be found.
• Asset declarations are filed with the Auditor-General but are not published.
• No register of lobbyists exists.
• The Ghana Electronic Procurement System (ghaneps.gov.gh) returned 503 on 13 October 2026.

Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.

Ghana by subject

• Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
• Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
• Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
• Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
• Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
• Housing homes, cities, water and power
• Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
• Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
• Education schools, universities and literacy
• Environment emissions, air, forests and water

Questions people ask about Ghana

• What is the population of Ghana?
• What is the inflation rate in Ghana?
• What is Ghana's GDP growth rate?
• What is the Bank of Ghana policy rate?
• What is the unemployment rate in Ghana?
• What is the cedi to dollar exchange rate?
• What are the income tax rates in Ghana?
• What is the VAT rate in Ghana?

All 15 questions answered

Guides to Ghana's main sources

• Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
  How to use the Ghana Statistical Service for inflation, GDP growth, unemployment, population projections, the 2021 census and poverty measures.
• Bank of Ghana (BoG)
  Use the Bank of Ghana for the Monetary Policy Rate, MPC decisions, interbank cedi exchange rates, Treasury bill rates and economic data.
• Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
  Ghana Revenue Authority guidance on PAYE income tax bands for 2026, VAT, NHIL and GETFund levies and other taxes.
• Electoral Commission of Ghana
  Where to find Ghana's official presidential and parliamentary election results and voter register information.

Common questions

What is the population of Ghana?

35.1 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: Ghana Statistical Service.

What is the inflation rate in Ghana?

14.2% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Ghana Statistical Service.

What is Ghana's GDP?

$114.2 billion (2025, World Bank).

How much government debt does Ghana have?

48.8% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).

Who publishes official statistics in Ghana?

Ghana Statistical Service: https://statsghana.gov.gh/

What is the central bank of Ghana?

Bank of Ghana: https://www.bog.gov.gh/

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