Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana ended 2025 with a total debt stock of GH¢641 billion, marking a marginal decline.
This was captured in the Bank of Ghana's Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2026.
The data also showed that Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio slowed to 45.3%.
In 2024, the country’s total debt stock stood at GH¢726.7 billion, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 61.8%.
The report indicated that the debt stock declined steadily from November to December 2025.
Some market analysts attribute the reduction to the cedi’s sharp appreciation in 2025, particularly in the last quarter of the year.
Breakdown
Ghana’s external debt stood at $29.4 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana data.
Domestic debt, however, rose marginally to GH¢333.8 billion.
The data also showed that domestic debt increased compared to December 2024.
Analysts say the decline in overall debt could positively influence Ghana’s next credit rating review by international agencies.
Figures from the Ghana Statistical Service show that Ghana’s economy is now estimated at GH¢1.4 trillion, up from GH¢1.1 trillion in the same period in 2024.
Latest Stories
-
This Saturday on Prime Insight: Experts delve into SIM registration woes and surging fuel prices
3 hours -
This Saturday on Newsfile: Economy, Jobs, and Galamsey to dominate discussions
3 hours -
GCB Bank MD Farihan Alhassan nominated to Mastercard Africa Leadership Council
3 hours -
Mfantsipim@150: Chairman rallies national support as school unveils anniversary cloth and songs
4 hours -
Morocco walkout: Guinea seeks review of 1976 AFCON title
5 hours -
Wenchi chieftaincy dispute still unresolved – Sɔfoase Yɛfretete family
5 hours -
Mfantsipim launches 150th anniversary with new cloth, song unveiling and fundraising ceremony
6 hours -
Agribusiness Chamber unveils 12-month plan to end Ghana’s tomato import dependence
6 hours -
Day 1 of Joy Ghana Fest 2026 closes on a high note, more thrills await on Day 2
7 hours -
TOR emerges 2nd best institution in MoF’s Financial Management Compliance League Table
7 hours -
TOR thanks staff, stakeholders for PFM compliance success
7 hours -
Bel Beverages donates assorted drinks to support Muslims in Kumasi
7 hours -
Identity before connectivity: Why Ghana’s SIM registration will succeed — and what telecoms must learn from the banking sector
7 hours -
Why Wendy Shay is the definitive 2026 TGMA Artiste of The Year
8 hours -
Agribusiness Chamber urges gov’t to activate tomato emergency strategy within 30 days
8 hours

