Ghana’s unemployment rate reaches 13%, 23.2% among young people
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 3News
Illustrative image · Ron Lach · Pexels · Licence PexelsGhana’s national unemployment rate reaches 13%, or about two million people without jobs, while it rises to 23.2% among 15-35-year-olds. Expert Austin Gamey says informal activities mean actual employment is underestimated, 3News reports based on national statistics data.
Ghanaian labour expert Austin Gamey says the level of unemployment is sometimes overstated because many young people engage in activities in the informal economy, particularly masonry and carpentry. He nevertheless acknowledges difficulties in the formal sector, particularly for graduates whose qualifications do not match companies’ needs, 3News reports.
Austin Gamey advocates strengthening technical and vocational training and developing practical skills to reduce this gap. He also believes the 2027 budget should provide more detail on measures linked to the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which he considers likely to promote job creation.
The expert also calls for giving the government more time to implement its employment commitments, noting that the presidential term is four years. Young people interviewed by 3News, for their part, point out that some job offers guarantee neither sufficient pay nor adequate financial security.
