Most Ghanaians are satisfied with the country’s economic direction, according to a survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
The findings were shared in a press release dated January 21, 2026. Ghana experienced significant changes in 2025, including the installation of a new government and notable improvements in macroeconomics, despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges.
The IEA conducted a nationwide poll across all 16 regions from December 20 to 28, 2025. The release noted, “Based on responses from 1,022 respondents, the poll reveals that: Most Ghanaians (58%) are happy with the direction of the country.”
It further stated, “The new government came with new economic and development policies, along with a leadership style which has sparked significant debate about where the country is headed.
Therefore, we asked citizens whether they were happy with the way things were going in the country. Most respondents (58%) reported being happy. By contrast, 34% indicated that they were not happy with how things were going, while 8% said they were not sure.”
The optimism mirrors macroeconomic gains in 2025. The cedi strengthened by about 32% against the U.S. dollar, easing inflation, lowering fuel prices, and reducing the cost of imported goods. Inflation dropped sharply from 23.8% in 2024 to 5.4% in 2025.
Other improvements include:
Debt-to-GDP ratio falling from 61.8% to 45%;
Average lending rate decreasing from 30.2% to 22.2%;
Recovery from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
Confidence is gradually returning, and many Ghanaians are hopeful about the future. Yet, the 34% dissatisfied highlights a sizeable minority still concerned about national progress.
The survey confirms that most Ghanaians are pleased with the country’s trajectory.
“This renewed optimism presents a unique opportunity for the government to pursue bold structural reforms in Ghana to sustain the gains made,” the IEA said.
