Fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians, according to a survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) are happy with the direction of the country.

The IEA said the result is not surprising, considering the macroeconomic gains recorded in 2025.

“The cedi appreciated by about 32% against the U.S. dollar between 2024 and 2025. The strengthening of the cedi, together with broader macroeconomic improvements, have helped ease inflationary pressures, which is reflected in the decrease in the price of fuel at the pump and in the cost of some imported consumer goods. Hence, inflation declined sharply from 23.8% in 2024 to 5.4% in 2025”, it disclosed in a statement.

Other positive developments that may have influenced people’s perception of the direction of the country in the survey include

 ▪ The significant decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 61.8% at the end of December 2024 to 45% by the end of October 2025;

▪ The reduction in the average lending rate (cost of borrowing) from 30.2% to 22.2% over the same period; and

▪ The gradual recovery from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme on citizens.

The survey stated that as a result, confidence is gradually returning to, and many Ghanaians are increasingly hopeful for a better tomorrow under the new government.

Notwithstanding the positives, the report pointed out that the proportion of people (34%) who indicated they are not happy with the way things are going in Ghana shows that a sizeable minority of the population remains discontented about national progress. This highlights the fragility of public optimism and underscores the importance of addressing issues that directly affect everyday life.

The nationwide public opinion poll was conducted across all 16 regions of Ghana between 20th and 28th December 2025. This was based on responses from 1,022 respondents.