Government Statistician, Alhassan Iddrisu
Government Statistician, Alhassan Iddrisu, has expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic prospects.
He stated that the local economy is on the path to recovery, referencing first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures.
According to a report by Myjoyonline, he highlighted that Ghana’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, with first-quarter GDP estimates showing a growth rate of 5.3% in 2025, surpassing the 4.9% recorded in the same period in 2024.
“We can confidently say that the data reflects economic expansion across all sectors,” he noted.
The government statistician attributed this growth to key sectors such as crops, information and communication, manufacturing, trade, and vehicle repair, among others.
He further stated that these sectors collectively accounted for 84.5% of the overall growth, signifying broad-based expansion across the economy.
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