Ghana's GDP Jumps to 6.4% in Q1 2026, Services Sector Leads
By Aboki Forex —
Ghana's economy grew faster in the first three months of this year. New data from the statistics agency shows gross domestic product expanded by 6.4% year-on-year. That is up from a revised 6.2% in the same period of 2025.
Government statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said the numbers point to an economy that is expanding while enjoying greater price stability. The services and industrial sectors remain the main drivers of growth. Agriculture continues to play a key role in food security and livelihoods.
The services sector covers information and communication technology, transport and trade. Mining and quarrying are major parts of the industrial sector. Ghana is a top producer of gold, oil and cocoa in West Africa.
The country is still recovering from its worst economic crisis in decades. Inflation has come down sharply over the last two years. But it ticked up slightly after the start of the Iran war, hitting 3.7% year-on-year in May.