Fishing industry contracts 24.7% in Q2 2026 — GSS
Ghana’s fishing industry recorded a sharp 24.7% contraction in the second quarter of 2026, emerging as one of the weaker-performing areas of the economy, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The decline in fishing contributed to uneven growth within the agricultural sector during the period, even as Ghana’s overall economy expanded by 6.0% in […]
Ghana’s fishing industry fell by 24.7% in the second quarter of 2026, emerging as one of the weaker performing sectors, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This decline contributed to uneven growth within the agricultural sector, even as the country's economy expanded by 6.0% in Q2 2026. The agricultural sector's growth was recorded at 3.9%, significantly below the stronger performances in services and information and communication technology (ICT).
Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, the government statistician, stated that the contraction in fishing weighed on the overall performance of agriculture and highlighted the challenges faced by the sector. He emphasized the need to address constraints limiting the fishing industry's performance. The GDP estimates from the GSS reveal that economic growth remains concentrated in key areas, including services, ICT, oil, and investment.
The sharp decline in fishing is anticipated to reignite calls for targeted interventions to bolster the fishing sector.
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