The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has recorded a downturn in Ghana’s unemployment rate from 14.9% in 2023 to 13.1% currently.

The figures were captured in the latest Quarterly Labour Statistics Report of the Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) and released on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

It reflects that 409,000 new jobs were established in the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

Making the announcement in a video shared on the Service’s Facebook page on Friday, Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said, “The national unemployment rate declined from 13.3% in quarter three of 2024 to 13.1% in quarter four. "

The agency has however warned that youth unemployment and informal, insecure jobs remain a major challenge.

“Employment is growing, but too many jobs remain informal and insecure. The disparities, especially among young people, are still stark,” Dr. Iddrisu stressed.

The report also acknowledged general progress but noted that youth unemployment remains a pressing concern, with 32% of those aged 15–24 jobless in 2024, 22.5% in the 15–35 bracket, and young people making up seven out of ten unemployed Ghanaians.

To tackle the challenge, Dr. Iddrisu proposed strengthening apprenticeship and placement schemes, tailoring TVET reforms to labour market demands, and widening access to affordable credit for small enterprises.

He further appealed to the private sector to create structured internships and entry-level jobs, and encouraged development partners to channel investments into rural employment and scalable youth-focused initiatives.

“Addressing youth and long-term unemployment, bridging regional disparities, and formalising informal work must remain urgent national priorities,” he added.