Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate has fallen for a third consecutive quarter, signaling gradual improvements in living conditions across the country, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service.
The index, which captures deprivation in health, education, employment and basic services such as access to clean water and sanitation, declined from 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 21.9 per cent by the third quarter of the year.
The latest figures suggest that close to one million people out of Ghana’s estimated 35 million population moved out of multidimensional poverty within a 12-month period, reflecting gains in household welfare and access to essential services.
However, the data also highlights persistent inequalities. Poverty levels remain highest among households headed by individuals with no formal education, while vulnerable groups continue to experience a disproportionate share of deprivation.
Speaking on the release, the Government Statistician said the downward trend points to improved living standards nationwide, but cautioned that the structural drivers of poverty—such as limited access to quality education, stable employment and social protection—have not fundamentally changed.
The report underscores both the progress made and the challenges ahead as Ghana works to translate recent improvements into sustained and inclusive reductions in poverty.
