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Ghana in Numbers


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


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


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


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


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


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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