Ghana's Informal Sector Employs Nearly 1M Workers
Ghana Statistical Service reports 2.6 million informal businesses nationwide - Ghana Business News
Ghana Business News2026.03.19Updated 16d ago

The Ghana Statistical Service says 2.64 million mobile and open space businesses operate nationwide, employing about 992,000 people.
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Ghana Statistical Service data reveals 2.64 million informal businesses operating nationwide, employing approximately 992,000 people. Mobile and open space vendors dominate the informal economy, representing a critical employment source for millions. The figures highlight the significance of the informal sector in Ghana's overall economic landscape.
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