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Ghana’s economy expands 5.1% in May 2026; services drive expansion, agriculture slows
1% in May 2026 compared to the same period last year, with the Services sector remaining the biggest driver of growth despite an overall moderation in economic activity.
The report further revealed that the services sector accounted for 51 percent of the country's overall economic growth in May, while industry contributed 23.
The latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) showed that while the economy continued to grow, the pace slowed from the 6.
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