Ghana's economy grows 4.7% in April 2026; services, mining sustain expansion
Ghana's economy recorded a 4.7% year-on-year growth in April 2026, with the services sector remaining the largest contributor to economic activity, while the industry benefited from stronger mining output. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG), released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), showed that growth moderated from the 7.4% recorded in April 2025.
The MIEG index rose to 113.3 in April 2026 from 108.2 a year earlier, extending the economy's upward trend over the past three years. The services sector recorded 6.0% year-on-year growth and accounted for 61.7% of the overall expansion in April 2026. Industry grew by 4.0% compared with 1.1% in April 2025, contributing 29.9% of the overall growth. Agriculture expanded by 1.7%, recovering from a 6.9% decline in April 2025, and accounted for 4.5% of the month's overall economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service noted that economic activity expanded at a slower pace than a year earlier.
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Ghana's economy experienced continued expansion in April 2026, with key sectors driving the overall growth. This sustained economic activity
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