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Ghana’s Economy Expands by 6.9% in Q2 2024, Driven by Strong Industrial Growth

Ghana’s Economy Expands
  • Ghana’s economy grows by 6.9% in Q2 2024, the highest quarterly growth since 2019
  • Non-oil GDP also rises 7%, with the industrial sector leading the expansion at 9.3%

Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s economy grew by 6.9% in the second quarter of 2024, a significant increase compared to the 2.5% growth recorded in the same period last year, Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim announced Wednesday. Non-oil GDP also saw robust growth, rising by 7% in the second quarter compared to 3.1% in the same period in 2023.

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