Ghana’s economy grew by 6.0 percent in the second quarter of 2026, taking first-half growth to 6.2 percent, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The second-quarter growth was slightly below the 6.1 percent recorded in the same period of 2025. Non-oil GDP grew by 5.4 percent, while first-half non-oil growth stood at 5.9 percent.
Services led the expansion, growing by 8.0 percent and accounting for 57.6 percent of GDP growth. Information and communications technology was the strongest performer, expanding by 30.9 percent and contributing 41.5 percent of total growth. Industry grew by 4.3 percent, supported by a 21.4 percent rise in oil and gas activity. Agriculture grew by 3.9 percent, weighed down by a 24.7 percent fall in fishing. Investment rose by 53.0 percent, while domestic demand increased by 11.2 percent.
The Nigerian stake is clear. Ghana’s growth is a reminder that Nigeria’s neighbour is making progress, particularly in the ICT sector. Nigeria’s own economy grew by 4.43% in Q2 2026, but the composition of growth is different. Ghana’s ICT sector is expanding rapidly, while Nigeria’s growth is driven by services and agriculture.
The winners: Ghana, which has recorded strong growth; and the Ghanaian ICT sector, which is driving the expansion. The losers: Nigeria, which faces increased competition; and the Nigerian government, which must learn from Ghana’s success.
Bottom Line: Ghana’s economy is growing at 6%. ICT is the engine. Nigeria is watching. The question is whether Nigeria can replicate Ghana’s success in the digital economy.