Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Ghana rose sharply from $640 million in 2024 to $2.5 billion in 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed.
The President attributed the significant increase to what he described as an improved business environment, prudent financial management and renewed confidence among investors in Ghana’s economy.
He made the remarks on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Sentuo Airport Garden City project.
According to President Mahama, the substantial growth in FDI is a sign that Ghana is regaining its appeal as a destination for international investment.
“An enabling environment created by prudent financial management is leading to an exponential increase in foreign direct investment. From a low of $640 million in 2024, FDI inflows into Ghana have shot up to a significant amount of $2.5 billion in 2025,” he said.
FDI refers to investments made by foreign individuals or companies in businesses or assets in another country, generally with the intention of maintaining a long-term interest in those investments.
President Mahama further clarified that the $2.5 billion recorded in 2025 does not include machinery, plants and equipment brought into Ghana as part of foreign investments.
He said the government would continue working to strengthen the business environment and create conditions that encourage both existing and prospective investors to expand their activities.
“We’ll continue to strengthen the business environment and support investments that contribute meaningfully to our country’s development,” the President stated.
However, he stressed that foreign investors must operate within Ghana’s laws and ensure that their activities create opportunities for local businesses and workers.
The President said the government’s investment strategy would therefore go beyond attracting foreign capital to ensuring that such investments translate into jobs, stronger local businesses and broader economic benefits for Ghanaians.
He said the objective was to maintain an investment-friendly environment while ensuring that foreign investments contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s long-term development.
