Ghana Attracts $2.61 Billion Investments In 2025 As Inflation Drops To 4.6% — BoG Governor
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, says Ghana’s economy has moved from crisis to stability and is now regaining momentum as one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations.
He made the remarks at the launch of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) 2025 Annual Investment Report held at the Bank Square, Urban Block in Accra on Friday.
The Governor, who hosted the launch, said the Report comes at a significant moment in Ghana’s economic journey after years of elevated inflation, exchange rate pressures, and declining investor confidence.
From 54% to 4.6% Inflation
Dr. Asiama said disciplined monetary policy, fiscal consolidation and structural reforms under Ghana’s IMF-supported programme have yielded results.
“At the height of the recent economic difficulties, headline inflation rose above 54 percent. Through coordinated policy action, inflation has declined sharply, reaching 4.6 percent in July 2026,” he stated.
He added that the cedi has recorded a significant recovery against major international currencies, external reserves have been strengthened, and growth has become increasingly broad-based, driven by services, agriculture and a gradual recovery in industry.
$2.61 Billion In New Investments
Highlighting key findings of the 2025 Report, Dr. Asiama said Ghana recorded *new investments valued at approximately US$2.61 billion across 253 projects in 2025, despite subdued global investment flows.
He said the quality of investments is encouraging, with existing investors expanding and reinvesting, and growing interest in manufacturing, agribusiness, logistics and technology-enabled services.
The Governor also revealed that 71 wholly Ghanaian-owned projects valued at nearly US$686 million were registered in 2025, showing strong confidence among local businesses.
Another positive trend, he noted, is the increasing spread of investments beyond Greater Accra, which will help ensure inclusive growth.
AfCFTA And Diaspora Opportunity
Dr. Asiama said Ghana’s position as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, a young entrepreneurial population, improving infrastructure and a fast-growing digital economy, positions it as a gateway for investment on the continent.
He cited government reforms such as the 24-Hour Economy Programme, the establishment of a modern Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, digitalisation and improved investor aftercare as drivers of ease of doing business.
On remittances, the Governor said 2025 performance showed the enduring commitment of Ghanaians abroad, but the challenge is to channel those inflows into productive investment.
“The missing link is the development of trusted, innovative and market-responsive financial products that inspire confidence and mobilise remittances towards national development priorities,” he said, adding that the Bank of Ghana is working with banks, fintechs and investment partners to co-create such solutions.
Work Still Remains
While celebrating progress, Dr. Asiama cautioned that infrastructure gaps, cost of capital, productivity and competitiveness of local enterprises must be addressed, while preserving macroeconomic stability.
“Our success will not be measured by the value of investments announced, but by the extent to which they improve productivity, expand employment, raise incomes and enhance the standard of living,” he stressed.
The launch was attended by the representative of the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the CEO of GIPC, heads of MDAs, members of the Diplomatic Corps, development partners and captains of industry.
