Ghana’s economy accelerated in the final quarter of 2025, driven primarily by non-oil activities and a resilient services sector, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service.
Real GDP grew by 5.8% in Q4, up from 4.0% in the same period of 2024, while overall GDP for the year rose to 6.0%, slightly higher than 5.8% recorded in 2024.
Non-oil sectors were the main engine of growth, expanding by 7.1% in the last quarter, highlighting the increasing importance of domestic industries beyond petroleum. Agriculture contributed significantly to this recovery, with crops growing by 6.6% and cocoa, a key sub-sector, rebounding by 3.0% after a steep decline of 12.8% in Q4 2024.
The industrial sector showed modest improvement, posting growth of 1.9% compared to 0.3% a year earlier. Gains in manufacturing, up 6.1%, and a 12.2% increase in electricity generation helped offset a 16.8% contraction in oil and gas production, reflecting ongoing volatility in the petroleum sector.
The services sector remained the backbone of Ghana’s economy, growing by 8.6% in the fourth quarter and accounting for over half of GDP (50.6%) while contributing nearly two-thirds (63.4%) of total economic growth.
Analysts say the figures signal a gradual broadening of Ghana’s economic base, with increasing reliance on non-oil industries and services to sustain growth amid challenges in the oil and gas sector.
