A new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has found that most Ghanaians believe the country is moving in the right direction.
The nationwide poll, conducted across all 16 regions between December 20 and December 28, 2025, gathered responses from 1,022 people.
According to the survey, 58 percent of respondents said they were happy with the way things are going in Ghana. Meanwhile, 34 percent said they were not happy, and 8 percent said they were not sure.
The results come after significant economic changes in 2025, including a new government taking office and improvements in the macroeconomic environment. The survey report noted that these changes may have influenced public opinion.
The IEA highlighted several economic improvements in 2025 that could explain the positive outlook. The cedi strengthened by about 32 percent against the U.S. dollar between 2024 and 2025. Inflation also dropped sharply from 23.8 percent in 2024 to 5.4 percent in 2025. This reduction in inflation has helped lower fuel prices and the cost of some imported goods.
Other factors that may have boosted public confidence include a decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 61.8 percent at the end of December 2024 to 45 percent by the end of October 2025, and a fall in the average lending rate from 30.2 percent to 22.2 percent over the same period.
The IEA said that these economic gains have led to growing hope among citizens for a better future under the new government.
However, the survey also shows that a significant portion of the population remains dissatisfied. The 34 percent who said they are not happy with the country’s direction indicate that public optimism is still fragile.
The IEA concluded that while most Ghanaians are optimistic, the government must continue to address everyday issues to maintain confidence and build on the progress made.
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