Ghana projects 18,748 jobs from 2025 foreign investments – GIPC

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) anticipates that foreign direct investment (FDI) projects registered in 2025 will generate 18,748 jobs in the country. These positions will stem from 254 newly registered investment projects that will be fully operational by the end of the year. The 2025 Annual Investment Report, released by the GIPC, reveals that 90.3% of these jobs will be occupied by Ghanaians, while the remaining 9.7% will be filled by non-Ghanaians.

In 2025, Ghana attracted US$2.62 billion in FDI, with the majority of these funds flowing into 245 new projects and existing companies. The petroleum and free zones sectors saw significant capital injections, according to the report. Among the leading countries in terms of the number of projects are China, India, Nigeria, the UAE, and the United Kingdom.

The Cayman Islands led in terms of investment value, with contributions totaling US$500 million, followed by China's US$486 million. The Greater Accra Region hosted the most projects, numbering 143, while the Ashanti Region recorded 18 projects valued at US$15.99 million. The Western Region contributed nine projects, and the Eastern Region had three.

The GIPC projects a continued increase in foreign investment, with FDI expected to peak at US$2.8 billion in 2026 and further rise to US$3.1 billion in 2027.