Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has called for targeted interventions to address structural weaknesses in Ghana’s labour market despite signs of progress.

According to him, while the number of employed persons increased by over one million within the period, many of the new jobs remain vulnerable.

Ghana's unemployment rate still pegged at 14.7% – Government Statistician

Speaking at a press conference in Accra to release the July 2025 edition of the Quarterly Labour Statistics, Dr Iddrisu noted that Ghana’s unemployment rate declined marginally to 13.6 percent in 2024 from 14.6 percent in 2023.

“Employment is growing, but too many jobs remain informal and insecure. Youth unemployment and NEET levels are alarmingly high, keeping millions out of both work and education,” he stated.

He recommended a series of policy actions to sustain the gains and avert further labour market distress.

Dr Iddrisu urged government to “scale up apprenticeships, graduate employment schemes, and job placement services” while pursuing reforms to “expand TVET to match training with demand, especially in digital, industrial, and green economy sectors.”

He also called on the private sector to play a more active role in job creation.

“The private sector must offer structured internships and entry-level roles for young people. Partnering with universities and training institutions to align education with workplace needs is critical if we are to prepare a competitive workforce,” he said.

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