Ghana has recorded another improvement in living standards, with new data showing a continued decline in multidimensional poverty across the country. The latest figures point to gradual but consistent progress, reflecting better access to basic services and improved household conditions.
The reduction marks the third consecutive quarterly decrease, suggesting a sustained trend rather than a temporary shift.
Fewer Ghanaians Living in Deprivation
According to recently released statistics, the share of the population classified as multidimensionally poor dropped from 23.9 percent in early 2025 to 21.9 percent by the third quarter. This change indicates that close to one million people experienced improvements significant enough to move above the poverty threshold within a single year.
The multidimensional poverty measure goes beyond income, capturing shortages in areas such as healthcare, education, sanitation, clean water, housing quality, and employment stability.
Uneven Progress Across Social Groups
Despite the overall decline, poverty remains unevenly distributed. Households led by individuals without formal education continue to face the greatest levels of deprivation, while other vulnerable groups remain at higher risk of falling behind.
These disparities highlight persistent structural challenges, even as national averages show improvement.
Cautious Optimism From Authorities
Government statisticians have linked the downward trend primarily to better living conditions, including gradual gains in access to services and infrastructure. However, officials caution that the core factors driving poverty—such as job insecurity and educational gaps—have not yet been fundamentally resolved.
While the latest data offers encouraging signs, experts stress that long-term progress will depend on deeper reforms aimed at addressing the root causes of deprivation rather than short-term improvements alone.
