Ghana attracted an estimated US$2.61 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2025 across 253 projects and existing companies, according to provisional figures released by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).
The latest figures represent a significant increase from the US$652 million recorded in 2024, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the Ghanaian economy amid easing inflationary pressures and improving currency stability.
Data compiled from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, the Petroleum Commission and the Ghana Free Zones Authority showed that newly registered projects under the GIPC accounted for the largest portion of inflows, contributing US$1.437 billion from 180 projects.
Existing upstream petroleum firms attracted investments worth US$994 million, while projects registered under the Ghana Free Zones Authority contributed US$165 million. Additional equity investments into existing businesses amounted to US$14 million.
The report also highlighted strong reinvestment activity among companies already operating in Ghana. Of the US$1.92 billion recorded by the Bank of Ghana, approximately US$1.83 billion came from reinvested earnings, suggesting that many firms are choosing to retain profits and expand operations locally.
China recorded the highest number of projects, accounting for 70 investments during the period under review. India followed with 22 projects, while Nigeria registered 10 projects. The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom recorded 9 and 8 projects respectively.
In terms of investment value, however, the Cayman Islands ranked first with US$500 million, narrowly ahead of China, which recorded US$486 million.
Nigeria contributed investments valued at US$105 million, while joint France-Nigeria ventures accounted for US$100 million. The United States recorded investment inflows of US$51 million.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Simon Madjie, said the figures demonstrate Ghana’s growing attractiveness as an investment destination on the African continent.
According to him, Ghana remains committed to positioning itself as a preferred gateway for foreign investment, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“We are open for foreign direct investment and even more open to investments from Africa because of the opportunities under AfCFTA. Ghana is positioning itself as the commercial hub for the continent,” he stated.
The strong FDI performance comes at a time when investor confidence in the economy is gradually improving despite ongoing concerns among businesses over energy tariffs and operational costs.
Source: businesspostonline
