Ghana’s inflation rate for June 2025 has recorded a sharp drop, declining to 13.7% from the 18.4% posted in May. This marks the sixth consecutive month of decline and the lowest level seen in over three years.
Announcing the figures at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the significant drop was largely influenced by the slowing price increases of food and non-food items. Food inflation saw a notable fall from 22.8% in May to 16.3% in June, while non-food inflation decreased from 14.4% to 11.4%.
For the first time in months, the country recorded a general month-on-month price decline, with deflation of 1.2% from May to June. Dr. Iddrisu described this as a “sustained shift in prices,” pointing to easing pressures that have kept inflation high in recent times.
He emphasized that the current trend gives hope for households and businesses, as it signals improved price stability and possibly reduced cost burdens
Regionally, the Upper West Region recorded the highest inflation rate at 32.3%, driven mainly by rising food and utility costs. The Bono Region recorded the lowest at 8.4%.
Dr. Iddrisu stressed the need for region-specific economic data to support targeted interventions and urged continuous monitoring to ensure that gains made in controlling inflation are maintained in the coming months.
By: Bawa Musah
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