ICT, agriculture and gold sectors power Ghana’s 2025 economic growth
Ghana’s economic growth in 2025 was largely supported by strong performances across key sectors, according to new figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service.
The data shows that Information and Communication led the expansion, making the biggest contribution to gross domestic product growth. The sector accounted for 23.7 percent of total growth after recording an impressive 20.2 percent increase, underlining the rising importance of digital services in the economy.
Agriculture also played a major role, particularly the crops subsector, which ranked as the second largest contributor. It made up 19.8 percent of total growth, supported by a 7.3 percent rise in output, reflecting improved productivity and favourable conditions during the year.
In the extractive sector, gold production was a key driver of mining growth. Output expanded by 19.6 percent, contributing 16.6 percent to overall GDP growth and reinforcing the sector’s continued importance to the national economy.
Manufacturing maintained its position as a critical component of industrial activity. The sector grew by 5.7 percent and contributed 10.5 percent to total economic expansion, highlighting steady progress in domestic production.
The Transport and Storage sector also recorded solid performance, expanding by 8.6 percent and accounting for 8.5 percent of GDP growth. This reflects increased activity in logistics and the movement of goods across the country.
Combined, these five sectors formed the backbone of Ghana’s economic performance in 2025, demonstrating the growing influence of technology, agriculture, natural resources, industry, and logistics in sustaining growth.
Overall, the economy expanded by 6.0 percent in 2025, an improvement from the 5.8 percent recorded in 2024, with the services sector continuing to dominate as the largest segment of the economy.
