Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu reports multidimensional poverty fell to 23%

The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has revealed that Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate saw a significant decline, dropping from 31.2% in 2022 to 23% in 2025. This announcement was made during the launch of the comprehensive Ghana in Numbers 2025 report, which provides a detailed statistical overview of the nation's progress across all 261 districts. The report synthesises critical data on poverty, healthcare, and employment to assist in national planning and resource allocation.

While the reduction in poverty markers represents a positive shift in the country's socio-economic landscape, Dr. Iddrisu pointed out that the data also exposes severe systemic hurdles. Notably, the report highlights a critical level of food insecurity, which currently affects approximately 13 million people across the country. Additionally, while certain health indicators such as maternal mortality rates have shown improvement, the broad spectrum of poverty remains a pressing concern for millions of Ghanaians.

A major focal point of the Ghana in Numbers 2025 report is the precarious state of the labour market for young people. According to the findings, the youth unemployment rate for those aged between 15 and 24 stands at an average of 32.4%. This high figure underscores the urgent need for targeted government policies and private sector interventions specifically designed to bolster youth development and job creation in various sectors.

Dr. Iddrisu emphasised that the primary goal of the district-level statistics is to enable informed decision-making by policymakers. By identifying the specific needs of individual districts, the government and development partners can ensure more equitable access to essential services. The Government Statistician concluded by calling for a data-driven approach to address the remaining gaps in healthcare and employment, ensuring that the downward trend in multidimensional poverty continues to benefit all segments of the population.