Data from the Ghana Statistical service indicates that in February of 2025, Ghana‘s Inflation registered at 23.1%, from 23.5% in January, suggesting a marginal deceleration in the inflation trend as the pace moderated into February.
Additionally, the month-on-month inflation rate dropped to 1.3% between January and February 2025, down from 1.7% the previous month. These figures illustrate that while the long-term inflationary pressures remain pronounced, there is an observable easing in the short-term price dynamics, a potential signal of stabilization in certain segments of the economy.
What this means is that overall prices in Ghana have risen significantly over the past year, 23% higher than they were a year ago. However, the rate at which prices are increasing has slowed down a bit recently. While inflation is still high in the long run, the smaller month-to-month increase suggests that price hikes might be starting to ease off somewhat in the short term.
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A closer examination of the data also revealed significant regional disparities in inflation rates. Notably, the Upper West region experienced the highest inflation at 35.5%, whereas the Volta region recorded the lowest rate at 18.1%, revealing the heterogeneity of economic conditions across different regions, with some areas facing much steeper price increases than others.
Again, comparative data from January 2025 shows food inflation at 28.3% and non-food inflation at 19.2%, with the disparity suggesting staple commodities, particularly food, are under heightened price pressure. These can have more severe implications for lower-income households that spend a larger share of their income on essential goods.
Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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