Ghana sold more than it bought from the rest of the world in Quarter Two of 2026, with a trade surplus of GH133.8iilion (US$1.3bbllion). But the surplus was 70% smaller than in the first quarter, as imports rose by almost half while exports held steady. Find the full breakdown of the Q2 2026 Trade Newsletter in this video. Access the Q2 2026 Trade Newsletter on the Ghana Statistical Service: statsghana.gov.gh #trade #EconomicGrowth #GhanaStatisticalService #ImportExport

Ghana sold more than it bought. But did we sell more goods? Our Q2 2026 Trade Newsletter is out, and the answer is in the 5 cards below. They cover a GH₵13.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) trade surplus, gold earning is almost 3 of every 4 cedis export , import prices up 22.7%, and record trade with West Africa. Swipe through all 5, then read the full report on the GSS website. Thank you to the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, importers, exporters and the dedicated staff of GSS who made this possible. Reliable data. Better decisions. A stronger Ghana. #DataForDevelopment #TradeStatistics #EconomicGrowth #GhanaStatisticalService

In August 2026, Prime Building Cost Index and Inflation in Ghana has slowed from 12% in August 2025 to 4.6%. This video highlights the key trends shaping cost of building in Ghana. Find the full index on our website: statsghana.gov.gh #PBCI #August2026 #economic #CostOfBuilding #GSS

In one year, building cost inflation has more than halved, from 12.0% in August 2025 to 4.6% in August 2026. What's driving it may surprise you: materials and machinery are climbing, while steel, cement, and labour cost less than a year ago. Swipe through these cards for the August 2026 PBCI story in numbers you can use, whether you build, buy, teach, or make policy. My sincere thanks to our market players, our data users, and the hardworking staff of the Ghana Statistical Service, who make this work possible. Statistics for national development. #GhanaPBCI #buildingmaterials #DataForDevelopment

Good numbers need a good law. When we say prices have gone up, that a district needs more schools, or that young people need jobs, you should be able to trust the numbers behind it. That trust starts with the law that guides how we collect, protect and publish data. On 24 and 25 September, we sat down with senior legal officers from the Attorney-General's Department and Ministry of Justice, officials from the Ministry of Finance, and the Governing Board of the Ghana Statistical Service. Our job was simple to say and hard to do: go through the revised Statistics Bill clause by clause and make sure it is clear, fair and workable. We didn't start from scratch. In July, we asked ministries, district assemblies, development partners, researchers and data users what the new law should do. They gave us 75 recommendations, and many of them shaped this draft. This week, we asked the hard questions: 🔹 How do we keep official statistics independent and still accountable? 🔹 How can public institutions share data with us while keeping your personal information safe? 🔹 How do we pay for censuses and surveys in a way Ghana can afford, year after year? Our legal colleagues checked the Bill against the Constitution and tightened the wording. Our finance colleagues tested the costs against what the country can really afford. The Board Chairman reminded us that this law must support the transformation of GSS and keep pace with how fast the need for data is changing. So what happens next? We are updating the draft with everything agreed. It then goes to the Ministry of Finance, then to Cabinet, and finally to Parliament. Our current law, Act 1003, has served Ghana. But the world of data has changed, and our law must change with it. Thank you to the Board, our legal and finance colleagues, and every stakeholder who has helped bring the Bill this far. Ghanaians deserve statistics they can trust. This Bill is how we get there. #StatisticsGhanaBill #GSS #TrustedStatistics #DataForDevelopment #Ghana

From November 2024 to February 2025, Ghana had about 5 million room-nights available every month. Revenue for every room fell from GHS 603 in November 2024 to GHS 490 in January 2025 before recovering to GHS 524 in February 2025. Find the full breakdown of the Accommodation Occupancy Report ( Nov 2024-Feb 2025). Access the Accommodation Occupancy Report on the Ghana Statistical Service: statsghana.gov.gh #AUS #Tourism #Economy #GSS

Some Ghanaian hostels are over 90 percent full. Some one-star hotels are 28 percent full. Why? Our first Accommodation Unit Survey results, for November 2024 to February 2025, are out. About 5 million room-nights were available every month, yet fewer than half were used. Swipe through our five quote cards to see how use differs by type, size and region, who fills our rooms, and what to do next. Better tourism data should lead to better tourism decisions. I sincerely thank the accommodation establishments, NTAC, our partners and the hardworking GSS staff. #AUS2025 #GhanaStatistics #economy

AI may move at the speed of technology, but governments can only move sustainably at the speed of their institutions and data foundations. I was privileged to represent H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and Board Member, at the 2026 Board Meeting of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD). Across two days of rich discussions, one message stood out: the AI revolution will only be as strong as the data foundations beneath it. Quality data, good governance, interoperability, trusted data sharing, capable institutions and skilled people are no longer optional. They are essential infrastructure for the digital era. I contributed Ghana's experience to the Board discussions, the launch dinner fireside chat, and the Board Seminar on the new GPSDD–Open Data Institute Data Foundations for AI programme. Ghana's message was simple: start with the problem, not the technology. AI should help governments solve real problems, improve decisions and deliver better services to citizens. Our experience using AI to accelerate district-level multidimensional poverty information shows what is possible when technology is built on strong data and directed towards a clear public purpose. For Ghana, the opportunity is bigger than adopting AI. We must build the capability to shape it, govern it and use it responsibly to improve people's lives. The real measure of success will not be how many AI projects we launch, but whether they leave us with better data, stronger institutions, more capable people, greater national agency and better public services. Build the data foundations. Build national capability. Then let technology work for people. #DataForDevelopment #DataFoundationsForAI #GPSDD #GhanaStatisticalService #AI #OfficialStatistics #DataForImpact

Ghana Statistical Service and Statistics Denmark just agreed on Phase III of our data partnership, kicking off in 2027. The goal: government agencies sharing data properly following the signing of partnership agreements with 26 MDAs in 2026, a stronger GSS through capacity enhancements, and better statistics for businesses. Better data for evidence-based decision making for national development. #GSS #Ghana

Producer price inflation was 4.4% in August 2026, up from 4.0% in July. In simple terms, the prices received by producers for their goods and services were, on average, 4.4% higher than in August 2025. This video explains the headline numbers, key drivers, what they mean, and the actions the data point to. Find out more, statsghana.gov.gh #PPI #August2026 #GSS #Data #economics

Producer prices rose by 2.5% in just one month. What is driving the change? Ghana’s producer price inflation reached 4.4% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 4.0% in July. Month-on-month inflation also increased to 2.5%, driven mainly by mining and quarrying. The quote cards below unpack the headline numbers, key drivers, what they mean, and the actions the data point to. GSS sincerely appreciates the market players, market readers, data partners, and hardworking staff whose contributions make these statistics possible. Better data. Better decisions. Better outcomes for Ghana. #GSSData #GhanaPPI #ProducerInflation #DataForDevelopment

A new chapter for how Ghana gets statistical support from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) hosted Dr. James Tucker and Mr. Adil Deedat from the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS), a partner that has helped Ghana get better at turning data into real decisions. What's changing: ONS support to GSS is moving to a new model. Instead of a resident ONS advisor based in Accra, support will now be delivered by topic and sector, through the UK and the British High Commission in Ghana. It's a shift built to match Ghana's own priorities for the years ahead. What this partnership has already delivered: Ghana became the first country in the world to deliver the International Data Masterclass in person, training that strengthens how Parliament and institutions use evidence, so laws and budgets are built on facts, not guesswork. Stronger tools for Parliament and government to hold policy accountable to real numbers GSS staff gaining advanced data skills that translate into more accurate, more trusted statistics for every Ghanaian Good statistics decide whether we truly know if prices are falling, jobs are growing, or a policy is working. This partnership makes sure Ghana's answers to those questions are solid. We thank ONS, the UK Government, and all our partners for their continued commitment to Ghana's statistical development. As this next phase begins, GSS remains focused on what matters most: stronger evidence in policymaking, deeper statistical capacity, and official statistics ready for the decade ahead. We look forward to sharing this progress at the 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa (StatCom-Africa) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. #GhanaStatistics #GSS #ONS #OfficialStatistics

Ghana's economy expanded by 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, though slower than the 6.6% recorded a year earlier. Information and Communication Technology grew by 30.9% in the second quarter of 2026 and contributed 41.5% of Ghana's total GDP growth. The MIEG Index reached 116.7, up 6.5% year-on-year, with services growing 10.8% in June, the strongest monthly performance of the quarter. This video breaks down the key findings from the 2026 Q2 GDP and June 2026 MIEG release. Access the full report on the GSS website: statsghana.gov.gh #GDP #Economy #OfficialStatistics ##DataForDevelopment #GSS

Ghana's economy grew 6.0% in Q2 2026, and Information and Communication Technology alone delivered 4 in every GHS10 of that growth. Non-oil GDP grew 5.4%, and our June Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose 6.5% year-on-year, its strongest month yet. These numbers help government, businesses, and households make better decisions. Explore our six data cards below for the full picture. Sincere thanks to every ministry, agency, business, and household that supplied data, and to the dedicated staff of the Ghana Statistical Service who made this release possible. #DataForDevelopment #growth #GDPgrowth #economy #OfficialStatistics

Over the past 30 years (1991- 2022) an average Ghanaian worker has produced more than 3x as before. This video unpacks the details of the productivity, employment and growth report, please follow it. Access the full report on our website: statsghana.gov.gh #productivity #2024NationalReport #Employment #Growth #GhanaStatisticalService