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Ghana in Numbers


81% of Ghana’s GHS 186 billion revenue in 2024 came from taxes!
In 2024, Ghana’s government recorded total revenue of GHS 186 billion , a significant portion of which 81% or GHS 151.16 billion came...
bernard boateng
May 311 min read
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What Ghana Eats, But Imports
In 2024, Ghana spent an astounding GHS 39 billion importing food items to meet domestic demand. Despite a strong agricultural identity,...
bernard boateng
May 301 min read
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MTN vs Telecel: Which Fixed Broadband Bundle Gives You More Value in Ghana?
As internet access becomes increasingly central to work, education, and entertainment in Ghana, broadband pricing and value are now under...
bernard boateng
May 302 min read
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Which Remittance Services Offer the Best Value for Ghanaian Recipients in 2025?
In 2025, remittances continue to be a critical financial lifeline for many households in Ghana. As diaspora communities send funds back...
bernard boateng
May 291 min read
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How Much Are You Really Paying for Dollars? A Deep Dive into Ghanaian Banks’ USD Spreads
Currency exchange is one of the most frequently used financial services in Ghana—but how transparent and fair are the charges? A new...
bernard boateng
May 282 min read
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Ghana’s Cashless Road Tolls: A Leap Toward Digital Efficiency or a Bumpy Ride Ahead?
Ghana is poised to revolutionize its road toll collection system by introducing a cashless model that leverages the Ghana Card, mobile...
bernard boateng
May 263 min read
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Power Wasted: Ghana’s Electricity Crisis Deepens as ECG Loses 32% of Power Purchased in 2024.
In 2024, Ghana’s Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) hit a disturbing milestone: it lost 32% of all electricity it purchased. This means...
bernard boateng
May 212 min read
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Title: Ghana’s Alarming Food Waste Crisis — A Call for Urgent Action
Ghana is facing an invisible but urgent crisis: food waste. Each year, the country discards food worth GH₵762.32 billion — nearly $64...
bernard boateng
May 131 min read
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Fraud Pulse 2024: Ghana's Financial Sector Faces a Surge in Forgery Risk
Ghana’s financial sector experienced a notable shift in fraud patterns in 2024, with data revealing a 5% rise in reported fraud...
bernard boateng
May 72 min read
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Gender Disparities in Ghana’s Credit Landscape: What 2023 Data Reveals
Introduction While women in Ghana secured the highest number of loans in 2023, the total value of these loans tells a vastly different...
bernard boateng
May 51 min read
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Ghana’s Gold Reserves Triple: A Strategic Move to Strengthen the Economy
April 28, 2025 | Finex Insights Ghana has made a decisive move to fortify its economic resilience by tripling its gold reserves over the...
bernard boateng
Apr 282 min read
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Gasping for Care: The Urgent Case for ICU Bed Equity in Ghana
In 2019, Ghana—a country of over 30 million people—had only 149 ICU beds nationwide. This figure translates to just 0.5 ICU beds per...
bernard boateng
Apr 252 min read
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Rising Violence in Ghana’s Senior High Schools.
Introduction In what should be safe spaces for learning and growth, Ghana’s Senior High Schools have witnessed a disturbing rise in...
bernard boateng
Apr 162 min read
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Ghana’s Mobile Money Surge: A Decade of Digital Financial Inclusion
Over the last decade, Ghana has undergone a financial transformation fueled by the rise of mobile money . What began as a promising...
bernard boateng
Apr 92 min read
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Ghana’s Regional Inflation Divide: What the March 2025 Numbers Reveal
As Ghanaians continue to grapple with the effects of inflation, the latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service reveal stark...
bernard boateng
Apr 42 min read
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Ghana’s Fuel Pricing Formula: Taxes, Margins, and Exchange Rates Explained
Introduction Fuel prices affect everyone — from commercial drivers to ordinary citizens trying to balance their monthly budget. Yet, many...
bernard boateng
Apr 23 min read
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The Cost of Higher Education: Comparing Academic Fees at Public and Private Universities in Ghana
Education remains one of the most critical investments individuals make in their lives, shaping both career opportunities and personal...
bernard boateng
Mar 262 min read
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Ghana's Rising Import Demand: Economic Expansion or Hidden Environmental Risk?
In recent years, Ghana has experienced significant shifts in import patterns, particularly evident in the 2024 trade statistics. Notably,...
bernard boateng
Mar 242 min read
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Treasury Bill Rates Falling Behind Inflation: What Does It Mean for Ghanaian Investors?
In recent months, Ghana has witnessed a critical development in its financial landscape: a notable divergence between the rates on 91-day...
bernard boateng
Mar 192 min read
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GHS 100 Billion Lost in Public Institutions: A Decade of Financial Infractions in Ghana
Introduction Ghana’s public sector has suffered significant financial infractions over the last decade, resulting in a staggering loss...
bernard boateng
Mar 72 min read
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