Ghana earned $4.34 billion from 1.3 million tourist arrivals in 2025 – Tourism Minister
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, has disclosed that Ghana generated an estimated $4.34 billion from 1.3 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, as the tourism, culture and creative arts sector recorded growth across several key areas.
Ghana's tourism sector reported a significant increase in revenue and visitor numbers in 2025, according to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie. In 2025, Ghana received 1.3 million international tourist arrivals, marking a rise from 1.28 million in 2024, leading to an estimated $4.34 billion generated from tourism receipts.
Domestic tourism also saw a growth with visits increasing from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025, representing a 7% increase. The 10 most visited tourist attractions in Ghana collectively saw 1,377,588 visitors in 2025, making up about 27% of all domestic tourism site visits nationwide. These figures underscore the vital role of Ghana’s tourism industry in the country's economy.
Gomashie also highlighted ongoing efforts to bolster Ghana's creative industries, including the establishment of a proposed fund aimed at stimulating production, enhancing content quality, creating jobs, and strengthening Ghana's intellectual property rights. The ministry is also developing a strategic plan for the National Theatre, which will guide its role in the tourism, culture, and creative arts industries for the next four years.
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