According to a recent Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) survey, 78% of Ghanaians think the nation is moving in the right way despite certain socioeconomic difficulties.
According to a statement released by the economic think tank yesterday, 1,022 people participated in the poll, which was conducted throughout 16 regions of the nation between December 20 and 28, 2025.
According to the statement, the purpose of the study was to determine public opinion regarding the country’s future in light of notable developments, such as the improved macroeconomic conditions noted in 2025.
According to the report, the majority of respondents—58%—said they were “happy with the way things were going,” followed by “not happy with how things were going” (34%) and “not sure” (8%).
It said that as more Ghanaians become optimistic about a better future under the new administration, public confidence is progressively rising.
The policy think tank claims that the results show how the public has responded to the new government’s development and economic plans as well as its leadership style, which have sparked intense discussion about the nation’s future.
The IEA stated that the generally optimistic view is not surprising given the macroeconomic gains reported during the time, including the cedi’s about 32% increase versus the US dollar in 2025.
It said, “The strengthening of the cedi, broader macroeconomic improvements, have helped ease inflationary pressures, which is reflected in the decrease in the price of fuel at the pump and in the cost of some imported consumer goods.”
According to the policy think tank, the notable drop in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 61.8% at the end of December 2024 to 45% by the end of October 2025 is another occurrence that might have affected people’s impression of the nation’s path.
Other factors include the gradual recovery from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on residents and the decrease in the average loan rate (cost of borrowing) from 30.2% to 22.2% during the same time.
Parts of the statement said, “The survey suggests that most Ghanaians are satisfied with the country’s direction, largely due to recent economic improvements and policy measures introduced by the new government, this renewed optimism presents a valuable opportunity for the government to pursue bold structural reforms to consolidate and sustain the gains achieved so far.”
Source: newsthemegh.com