Ghana now Africa’s 8th largest economy after GDP surpasses $100bn – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana’s economy has crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time, making it the eighth-largest economy in Africa.

He added that Ghana’s foreign exchange position had improved, partly due to interventions by the Ghana Gold Board, which he said generated additional inflows of about $15 billion.

The Finance Minister also disclosed that per capita income increased from $2,527 in 2024 to $3,385 at the end of 2025, describing the figures as evidence of improved economic opportunities.