IMF projects 4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts a 4% growth rate for Ghana by the end of 2025.

This forecast appears in the IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook Report. The report was released during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

The projected growth aligns with Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson's figure in the 2025 Budget presented in March.

Looking ahead, the IMF expects Ghana’s economy to grow by 4.8% in 2026.

Inflation Target Likely to Be Missed

The IMF forecasts an end-of-year inflation rate of 17.5% for 2025. This is much higher than the government’s target of