The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) Report for the first three quarters of 2025 provides a timely and nationally representative picture of Ghana’s labour market. It draws on data from households across all sixteen regions and offers clear evidence to inform public dialogue, policy decisions, and labour market reforms.
The findings point to a labour market that is resilient in employment creation, but constrained by structural challenges.
In the third quarter of 2025, more than 15 million people participated in the labour force, with about 87 percent employed. Between Quarter 1 and Quarter 3 of 2025, employment increased by over 330,000 persons, and female employment consistently exceeded male employment. Services remained the largest employer, followed by Agriculture and Industry, while urban areas continued to record higher employment levels than rural areas.
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