Job advertisements increase 45 per cent year-on-year in June – BoG
The number of job advertisements in selected print and online media increased by 45 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, signalling improved labour demand and strengthening economic activity, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) said in its latest Monetary Policy Report.
Job postings in Ghana surged by 45 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, indicating robust labour market demand and economic expansion, according to the Bank of Ghana's latest Monetary Policy Report. The figure rose to 3,629 vacancies, up from 2,502 in the same period a year earlier. On a month-to-month basis, job advertisements climbed by 3.1 per cent to 3,519 positions in May 2026.
This surge in advertised positions signals a growing need for workers across multiple sectors. Over the first half of 2026, the total number of advertised jobs expanded by 4.7 per cent to 19,474 from 18,604 in the comparable period of 2025. The BoG employs job advertisement data as one indicator for gauging labour market conditions and overall economic activity.
The latest numbers suggest employers are ramping up recruitment as signals of economic recovery and growth emerge in vital industries. Meanwhile, other positive trends highlighted in the report include increases in vehicle sales, passenger arrivals, and container traffic at key ports. The Bank of Ghana will likely continue scrutinizing labour market dynamics as part of its economic performance and inflation evaluation.
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