The first quarter (Q1) of 2026 had a 6.4% growth rate in Ghana’s GDP.

Compiled By: Prince Henry Danquah, Bora Capital Advisors Ltd

Ghana’s economy recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up slightly from 6.2 percent during the same period last year, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

The figures show that growth remained broad-based, with the non-oil economy expanding by 6.3 percent, underscoring the resilience of key sectors despite global economic uncertainties.

The Services sector emerged as the strongest contributor to economic growth, expanding by 7.1 percent and accounting for 48.3 percent of overall GDP growth.

The Industry sector also posted strong gains, accelerating to 6.9 percent growth, compared with 4.1 percent in the first quarter of 2025.

Meanwhile, the Agriculture sector grew by 4.0 percent, supported by strong performances in Forestry and Logging (9.0 percent) and Crop Production (4.7 percent).

Source: newsthemegh.com