A majority of Ghanaians believe the country is on the right path, but a significant portion of the population remains unconvinced, according to a new nationwide public opinion poll released by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana.
The survey, conducted between December 20 and 28, 2025, covered 1,022 respondents across all 16 regions and found that 58 per cent were satisfied with the direction of the country, signalling growing public confidence in recent national developments.
The IEA linked the favourable sentiment largely to policies introduced by the new government, noting that improving economic conditions had helped restore optimism among citizens after years of economic strain.
The Institute pointed to strong macroeconomic indicators in 2025 as key drivers of the positive outlook, including a sharp appreciation of the cedi—by about 32 per cent against the US dollar between 2024 and 2025—and a steep decline in inflation from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within the same period.
According to the report, these gains translated into lower fuel prices and reduced costs of some imported goods, easing pressure on households and businesses. Additional improvements highlighted included a drop in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 61.8 per cent at the end of 2024 to 45 per cent by October 2025, a fall in average lending rates from 30.2 per cent to 22.2 per cent, and a gradual recovery from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
Despite the encouraging data, the poll revealed underlying discontent, with 34 per cent of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with the country’s direction, while eight per cent said they were undecided.
The IEA cautioned that the mixed sentiment underscored the fragile nature of public optimism and urged the government to build on the current goodwill by pursuing bold structural reforms and addressing challenges that directly affect the daily lives of citizens.
