Inflation in Ghana
Consumer price inflation in Ghana averaged 14.3% in the ten years to 2022, which is above the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 9.4%. The 2022 average figure was 31.9%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Ghana Inflation Chart
Ghana Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 9.8 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 31.9 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 9.4 | 6.2 | 10.5 | 12.6 | 54.2 |
Inflation accelerates in January
Inflation increased to 23.5% in January from December’s 23.2%. January's reading was the highest inflation rate since November 2023. Looking at the details of the release, clothing and footwear prices rose at a quicker pace in January compared to the previous month, and price pressures for transport picked up pace. Still, the trend pointed down, with annual average inflation coming in at 36.7% in January (December: 39.2%). Lastly, consumer prices increased a seasonally adjusted 2.00% over the previous month in January, picking up from the 1.16% rise recorded in December. January's result marked the highest reading since July 2023.
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