03.06.202609:00:00UTC+00Ghana’s Whole Economy PMI Edges Down in May, Signalling Slower Expansion

Ghana’s Whole Economy Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased slightly in May 2026, suggesting a modest cooling in overall economic activity while still indicating expansion. The index slipped to 50.00% in May from 50.30% in April 2026, according to data updated on 3 June 2026.

On a month‑over‑month basis, the May reading points to a marginal loss of momentum compared with April, when the economy also expanded but at a slightly faster pace. As the PMI remains right at the 50% threshold, the data imply that Ghana’s private sector is hovering near a flat growth path, with no clear acceleration relative to the prior month.

The comparison framework shows that “Actual” reflects the change from April to May, while “Previous” captures April’s change versus March. The near‑steady PMI suggests that, at least through May, Ghana’s economy has neither decisively strengthened nor contracted, maintaining a fragile but ongoing expansion.