Alhassan Iddrisu
Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has been appointed as the acting Government Statistician of Ghana, succeeding Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, pending consultations with the Council of State.
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Dr Alhassan Iddrisu revealed that the CPI rose from 255.9 in February 2025 to 264.4 in February 2026.
Inflation improves to 3.3% in Feb. - It’s 14th straight decline
Ghana· 2026-03-05Dr Iddrisu revealed that the CPI rose from 255.9 in February 2025 to 264.4 in February 2026.
Ghana records 14th straight drop in inflationGhana· 2026-03-04Professor Alhassan Iddrisu presented the report on food insecurity in Ghana.
Food insecurity rises to 38.1%; 12.5 million Ghanaians struggle to access food – Ghana Statistical ServiceGhana· 2026-02-10Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu provided a clear explanation on why prices may rise even as inflation falls.
Explainer: Government Statistician on why prices may rise even as inflation falls (VIDEO)Ghana· 2026-02-04Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu is the Government Statistician who released the inflation data.
Inflation drops for 13th straight month to 3.8%Ghana· 2026-02-04Dr Alhassan Iddrisu explained the recent trends in construction inflation in Ghana.
Ghana’s construction inflation slows to 4.4% as building costs stabiliseGhana· 2026-01-28Dr Alhassan Iddrisu announced that consumer inflation had eased to a multi-year low of 5.4 per cent.
Producer Price Inflation settles at 1.9% in 2025Ghana· 2026-01-27Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu stated that the results would serve as a strong basis for policy decisions.
Ghana records GH¢7.4bn in informal trade with neighbours - Ghana Statistical ServiceGhana· 2025-10-22Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, presented the findings of the new economic growth measure.
Economy grows by 4.5% in July 2025 — GSS ReportGhana· 2025-10-19Dr Alhassan Iddrisu attributed the drop in inflation to easing food prices compared with non-food prices.
Inflation drops below 10% for first time in four years as food prices easeGhana· 2025-10-01Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, stated in the report’s preface that the findings are crucial for evidence-based policymaking.
Ghana records over 900,000 international visitors who spent GH¢15.4billion - GSS surveyGhana· 2025-09-24Dr Alhassan Iddrisu replaced Samuel Kobina Annim as Government Statistician.
UNECA appoints former Gov't Statistician Samuel Kobina Annim as Director of Africa Centre for StatisticsGhana· 2025-09-20
Dr Alhassan Iddrisu described the figures as evidence of a stabilising economy.
Economy grows 6.3% in 2nd quarter - Driven by services, industryGhana· 2025-09-11Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, Government Statistician, presented the report on inflation in Ghana.
Ghana’s inflation slows to 11.5 per cent in August, lowest in four yearsGhana· 2025-09-03Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu announced the inflation rate drop in Ghana.
Ghana’s inflation drops to 12.1% in July, lowest since 2021Ghana· 2025-08-06Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu attributed the continued downward trend to sustained price reductions in Ghana’s largest production sectors.
Producer Price Inflation drops to 5.9% in June — Lowest since November 2023Ghana· 2025-07-16Dr Alhassan Iddrisu is the Government Statistician who provided insights on the recent decline in inflation rates in Ghana.
Ghana’s inflation drops to 13.7% in June; lowest since 2021Ghana· 2025-07-02Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu described the data as a 'mirror held up to our cities, our policies, and ultimately, our priorities.'
Ghana’s urban slum crisis: 4.8 million live in substandard conditions, report revealsGhana· 2025-06-30
Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, told journalists at a press briefing in Accra yesterday.
Economy expands by 5.3% in Q1 - Services, agric lead recoveryGhana· 2025-06-12Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu told journalists at a press briefing today in Accra.
Ghana’s economy rebounds with 5.3% GDP Q1 growth, led by services and agricultureGhana· 2025-06-11Dr Alhassan Iddrisu is the Government Statistician who addressed journalists about the decline in inflation rates in Ghana.
Ghana's inflation drops to 18.4% in May; lowest since February 2022Ghana· 2025-06-04Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu emphasised the importance of the survey for national planning and economic management.
Ghana Statistical Service begins final phase of preparation for major national business surveyGhana· 2025-06-02
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu described the findings as a 'call to action' and urged policy-makers to respond with data-driven strategies.
One in six Ghanaians paid bribes in 2024 – Ghana Statistical Service report reveals alarming trendsGhana· 2025-05-29Dr Alhassan Iddrisu is a member of the NHIA Board representing the Ministry of Finance.
Anne Sansa Daly's appointment as NHIA board member revoked by PresidencyGhana· 2025-05-28
Members include Dr Alhassan Iddrisu from the Ministry of Finance.
Anne Sansa Daly not sworn in as NHIA board member - Ministry of Health clarifiesGhana· 2025-05-28
the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu.
Break short-term development planning cycle - President charges NDPCGhana· 2025-05-21
Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu announced in Accra on Wednesday that the currency’s rally has helped ease inflationary pressures.
Ghana cedi named world’s best-performing currency by BloombergGhana· 2025-05-08
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu explained the inflation figures during a press briefing.
Ghana's inflation falls to 21.2% in April 2025Ghana· 2025-05-07Dr Iddrisu expressed profound gratitude to President Mahama for the trust reposed in him and pledged to approach the office not merely as a position, but as a sacred national duty.
President Mahama swears in Dr Alhassan Iddrisu as Government StatisticianGhana· 2025-05-03Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has been named the Acting Government Statistician by President John Dramani Mahama.
Meet the new Acting Government Statistician Dr Alhassan IddrisuGhana· 2025-04-06