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 advertisements surged by 45 percent year-on-year in June 2026, indicating a stronger labor market and expanding economic activity, according to the Bank of Ghana's latest Monetary Policy Report. In June 2026, 3,629 vacancies were advertised, up from 2,502 in June 2025. A 3.1 percent month-on-month increase in May 2026 brought the total to 3,519 vacancies.
The rise in advertised jobs suggests growing demand for labor across various sectors. Cumulatively, for the first half of 2026, the total number of advertised jobs rose 4.7 percent to 19,474, up from 18,604 in the same period in 2025. The Bank of Ghana uses job advertisement data as an indicator of labor market conditions and economic activity.
The latest figures show employers gradually increasing recruitment efforts as key sectors show signs of recovery and growth. Other positive indicators in the report include rising vehicle registrations, passenger arrivals, and container traffic at major seaports. The Bank of Ghana will continue monitoring labor market trends as part of its assessment of economic performance and inflation dynamics.
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