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Ghana in Numbers


Understanding Ghana's Key Economic Indicators: A Deep Dive into the October 2, 2025 Data
The economic landscape of Ghana is a dynamic and constantly shifting one, with key indicators providing vital snapshots of the nation's financial health. An analysis of the data from October 2, 2025 , as compiled by the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Statistical Service, reveals critical insights into Treasury bills (T-bills) , inflation , and the USD-GHS exchange rate . This article breaks down these figures, offering context for investors, business owners, and anyone intereste
bernard boateng
Oct 23 min read


Ghana Records Largest-Ever Policy Rate Cut: What the 350bps Move Means for the Economy
Introduction On September 17, 2025, the Bank of Ghana made history by cutting its policy rate by 350 basis points (bps) , slashing it...
bernard boateng
Sep 182 min read


Ghanaian Banks on YouTube: Who Is Winning the Social Media Game?
In today’s digital economy, banks are competing for more than just deposits and loans. Social media especially YouTube has become a...
bernard boateng
Sep 93 min read


Mass Presidential Pardons in Ghana: A Decade of Prisoner Releases
Over the past decade, Ghana has witnessed a remarkable trend, almost 3,500 prisoners have been granted presidential pardons. These...
bernard boateng
Aug 182 min read


Ghana's Economic Turnaround: Key Indicators Show Strong Gains in First Half of 2025
Ghana’s mid-year economic report paints a promising picture for the economy, as several key indicators reveal significant improvements...
bernard boateng
Jul 282 min read


From 13th to 1st: How Star Oil Became Ghana’s Top Oil Marketing Firm in Just Five Years
Discover how Star Oil Ghana rose from 13ᵗʰ to 1ˢᵗ place in Ghana’s competitive oil marketing sector driven by strategic growth, market...
bernard boateng
Jul 92 min read


Ghanaian MPs Who Died While in Office (2020–2025): Data, Causes & Reflections
Between July 2020 and July 2025, four sitting Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) sadly passed away while still serving in office. All...
bernard boateng
Jul 82 min read


Tracking Supreme Court Appointments in Ghana: A 32-Year Breakdown by President, Party & Gender
Introduction: Since the return to democratic rule in 1993, Ghana has seen 60 judges appointed to its Supreme Court its highest judicial...
bernard boateng
Jul 42 min read


Tracing Ghana’s FDI Trends: 25 Years of Investment Under Four Administrations
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a key pillar in Ghana’s economic growth strategy. From just $114.9 million in 2000 to a high of...
bernard boateng
Jul 11 min read


TV3 Leads the Social Media Race: Ranking Ghana’s Most Followed TV Stations on Facebook and X
In an era where digital presence significantly influences brand power, Ghana’s TV stations are increasingly turning to social media to...
bernard boateng
Jun 262 min read


How Old Are Ghana’s Parliamentarians? A Visual Analysis of Age Distribution by Party
Introduction: Age is more than just a number, it shapes experience, decision-making, and representation. In Ghana's Parliament, the...
bernard boateng
Jun 252 min read


Ghana’s FM Radio Boom: How Election Years Drove a Surge in Station Authorizations
Over the past decade, Ghana’s media landscape has witnessed a significant expansion in FM radio broadcasting. According to the National...
bernard boateng
Jun 132 min read


Why Domestic Airfare in Ghana Has Surged by Over 245% Since 2022.
Domestic air travel in Ghana has become significantly more expensive. A one-way ticket from Accra to Kumasi, which cost just about ¢455...
bernard boateng
Jun 122 min read


Ghana’s Data Bundle Volumes Are Increasing – What You’ll Get for ₵399–₵400 Starting July 1, 2025
From July 1, 2025, Ghana’s three major telecom operators: MTN, Telecel, and AT will increase their data bundle volumes for the ₵399–₵400...
bernard boateng
Jun 102 min read


Are Ghanaian Banks Getting More Competitive on Forex? USD Spread Trends Say Yes
The margin between the buying and selling rate of the US Dollar known as the “spread” is a key metric in determining how competitive a...
bernard boateng
Jun 101 min read


Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil Program: A Bold Move or Expensive Misstep?
Introduction In 2023, Ghana made headlines with its unconventional approach to fuel importation, trading gold instead of U.S. dollars...
bernard boateng
Jun 92 min read


Tripling Ambitions: Ghana’s Surge in US-Bound Students
Over the past decade, Ghana has quietly transformed into one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading contributors to international education in...
bernard boateng
Jun 61 min read


Fuel Levy vs. E-Levy: Ghana’s Tax Experiments and Their Impact on Citizens
In recent years, Ghana has introduced two significant levies aimed at addressing fiscal challenges: the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy)...
bernard boateng
Jun 42 min read


Ghana Ranks 3rd Globally in Mining Intensity — A Closer Look at the Numbers.
Despite its relatively modest land size of 238,000 square kilometers, Ghana ranks third in the world for the percentage of land under...
bernard boateng
Jun 22 min read


Which Platform Gives You the Best GHS for your Pounds?
For Ghanaians in the UK sending money back home, remittance platforms aren’t just digital tools, they’re lifelines. But not all platforms...
bernard boateng
Jun 21 min read
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