Dr Alhassan Iddrisu is the Government Statistician
Ghana’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent year-on-year in July 2025, according to the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
This represents a slowdown from the 8.3 percent growth recorded in July 2024.
At a press conference on October 16, 2025, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu highlighted the key drivers of growth.
How Ghana’s economy performed in Q2 2025 – GSS report
He noted that the agriculture sector, the main driver, grew by 8.0 percent, supported by higher crop yields and improved productivity in food staples.
The industrial sector aslo recorded marginal growth of 0.1 percent, while the services sector maintained moderate gains.
“The economy continued to expand in July 2025, though at a slower rate compared to the same period last year,” Dr Iddrisu said.
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