Ghana's Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) projects 18,748 new jobs from foreign direct investment (FDI) projects registered in 2025. These jobs are expected to emerge once 254 new investment projects become fully operational.
This significant job creation is detailed in the GIPC's 2025 Annual Investment Report. The report indicates that 90.3% of these projected jobs will be taken up by Ghanaians. Non-Ghanaians are expected to account for the remaining 9.7% of the new employment opportunities.
The projected job growth aligns with Ghana's broader economic strategy to attract foreign capital and stimulate local employment. Foreign direct investment is a crucial component of the nation's development agenda. It helps to diversify the economy and transfer technology and skills. The GIPC's projections highlight a continued reliance on external capital for economic expansion and job creation.
The 2025 report also revealed that Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in FDI inflows during the year. These investments covered 245 new projects and existing companies. New investment projects accounted for the majority of these substantial inflows. This demonstrates a healthy appetite from foreign entities to establish new operations within the country.
Significant capital injections were particularly noted in the petroleum and free zones sectors. These sectors often attract large-scale investments due to their strategic importance and potential for high returns. The free zones offer incentives like tax holidays and duty exemptions, making them attractive to foreign investors.
China topped the list of countries by the number of projects, registering 70 new ventures. India followed with 22 projects, while Nigeria contributed 10. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK) registered nine and eight projects respectively. In terms of investment value, the Cayman Islands led with US$500 million, closely followed by China with US$486 million.
Geographically, the Greater Accra Region attracted the highest number of projects, with 143. This is typical given its status as the capital and commercial hub. The Ashanti Region recorded 18 projects valued at US$15.99 million. The Western Region saw nine projects, and the Eastern Region registered three. This regional distribution shows investment concentration in key economic zones.
The report further indicates that 70.72% of the registered projects were wholly foreign-owned. The remaining 29.28% were structured as joint ventures with local partners. This balance reflects both direct foreign control and collaborative investment models.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is optimistic about future growth in foreign investment. GIPC projects FDI to reach US$2.8 billion in 2026. The Centre expects these inflows to rise further to US$3.1 billion in 2027. These projections signal confidence in Ghana's economic stability and investment climate.
These figures are critical for Ghana's economic planners and policymakers. Sustained FDI inflows are essential for maintaining economic growth and stability. They also help to strengthen the Ghana cedi and improve the balance of payments. Investors will closely monitor these trends and the government's efforts to maintain an attractive business environment.