Ghana

Ghana continues to rank in the bottom half globally in the Index of Economic Freedom, dragged down by a lack of microeconomic stability and deteriorating fiscal health. Skill shortages continue to hinder development of high- value-added sectors,…

The capital, Accra, will remain the largest city in Ghana over 2021-2025. The city’s economy is set to benefit from major infrastructure developments, as well as a boom in foreign investment over the forecast period. However, many challenges remain…

Cooking ingredients and meals in 2021: The big picture

The briefing, Megatrends: Shifting Market Frontiers - Cities of the Future, examines the consumer and economic growth prospects in 600 cities of emerging and developing countries. Using a range of indicators including future GDP prospects, internet…

Consumer health in 2021: The big picture

The population in the Middle East and Africa region is growing rapidly, unlocking high levels of unmet potential and making the region an exciting prospect. Nevertheless, the fastest growing income segment is set to remain the lowest income class,…

Huge income inequality and disruptions to economic activity by the COVID-19 pandemic pose risks to consumer market development in Ghana over the long run, even though the country is projected to be among the fastest growing consumer markets in the…

Although Ghana is relatively politically stable, corruption is endemic and the rule of law is weak. As a major gold producer, this somewhat shielded the economy from the adverse effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but, together with oil,…

Ghana is rich in oil and gas, and has one of the highest forest coverages in the Middle East and Africa region. The country also has a strong agricultural sector with expanding cocoa beans production. However, expansion of cocoa farms also raises…

There was a sharp decline in retail volume sales of snacks in Ghana during 2020, as real GDP growth slowed to its lowest rate in almost four decades due to disruption arising from COVID-19. Snacks are regarded as a luxury by most local consumers, so…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

The number of urban households in Ghana is projected to nearly double over the 2021-2040 period. Rapid urbanisation leads to various challenges, including a lack of access to basic services, housing shortage, poor sanitation and high regional…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a short-term shock for Ghana’s economy in 2020. The country’s economy will continue to grow over the near term, supported by investment in the energy sector and infrastructure, accelerating domestic demand, and rising…

Digitisation of supply and production chains, rising e-commerce, production localisation and sustainability pressures will shape the future of the industrial sector. Growth in global production value is forecast to grow to reach USD268 trillion in…

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

The Kumasi in Ghana report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Accra in Ghana report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

Ghana’s economy will lose steam in 2020, owing to lower oil production, weak global demand, global supply chain disruptions, and a steep decline in international travel, trade and retail and hospitality services. Coronavirus (COVID-19) containment…

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Ghana. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Ghana. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows: