FDI Inflows Hit $2.61bn in 2025 – GIPC
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Ghana rose sharply to an estimated US$2.61 billion in 2025, according to provisional figures released by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s economy.
The figure represents a substantial increase from the US$652 million recorded in 2024 and points to growing foreign investor interest following improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic environment.
Chief Executive Officer of the GIPC, Simon Madjie, attributed the strong recovery in investment inflows to improving economic indicators, including easing inflation, stabilising exchange rates and declining interest rate pressures.
Speaking at a board retreat organised to review the Centre’s strategic direction for the year, Mr. Madjie said the latest figures demonstrate that international investors are responding positively to government’s efforts to reposition Ghana as an attractive investment destination.
According to him, the inflows reinforce President John Dramani Mahama’s message that Ghana remains open for business.
“This is an indication that indeed something is happening in the country,” Mr. Madjie stated.
He disclosed that the provisional US$2.61 billion inflow was generated from approximately 253 new and existing investment projects registered across the GIPC, the Petroleum Commission and the Ghana Free Zones Authority platforms.
The Ghana Free Zones Authority accounted for the largest share of new investments during the period, recording US$1.437 billion across 180 projects.
Mr. Madjie further noted that several multinational firms and investors have announced plans to expand operations in Ghana over the next few years, with total pledged investments estimated at more than US$5 billion.
He highlighted increasing investor interest in sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, oil and gas, manufacturing and industrial production.
“We’ve heard of investments in the AI and digital space. We’ve heard of Jubilee Partners in the oil and gas sector, and there are also many investors coming into manufacturing in the coming months,” he said.
According to the breakdown of the investment data, China recorded the highest number of registered projects during the period, followed by India.
However, in terms of total FDI value, the Cayman Islands emerged as the leading source of investment, with China ranking second. Analysts say the sharp rise in FDI inflows could support Ghana’s economic recovery efforts by boosting industrial activity, job creation, foreign exchange inflows and technology transfer, particularly if the investment momentum is sustained over the medium term.
