Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced government’s key macroeconomic targets for 2026, outlining an ambitious roadmap aimed at sustaining economic recovery, reducing inflation and strengthening fiscal stability.
Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, Dr. Forson disclosed that government is targeting Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 4.8 percent in 2026, with the non-oil sector expected to expand by 4.9 percent.
The Finance Minister also revealed plans to bring inflation down to around 8 percent, with a margin of plus or minus two percentage points, as part of broader efforts to maintain price stability and protect the purchasing power of households and businesses.
On fiscal management, Dr. Forson said government is aiming for a primary budget surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP, a target intended to reinforce fiscal discipline and support debt sustainability.
He further stated that government plans to maintain gross international reserves equivalent to at least three months of import cover, a benchmark considered essential for strengthening Ghana’s external position and enhancing resilience against global economic shocks.
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