Samuel Kobina Annim
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim is the Government Statistician of Ghana, known for his expertise in economic statistics and analysis. He has been influential in highlighting the relationship between productivity, economic growth, and job creation in Ghana, particularly noting the need for structural transformation in the economy. He recently emphasized that with better use of labour and capital, Ghana's GDP could potentially double, advocating for policies that enhance economic productivity across various sectors.
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Samuel Kobina Annim has been appointed as the new Director for the Africa Centre for Statistics by UNECA.
UNECA appoints former Gov't Statistician Samuel Kobina Annim as Director of Africa Centre for Statistics
Ghana· 2025-09-20
Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, announced the figures reflecting a strengthening recovery in Ghana's economy.
Ghana’s economy expands 6.3% in Q2 as services sector drives growthGhana· 2025-09-10Professor Samuel Kobina Annim was sacked as Government Statistician.
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim sacked as as Government StatisticianGhana· 2025-04-04
Professor Samuel Kobina Annim was the outgoing Government Statistician appointed by the previous administration.
Dr Alhassan Iddrisu replaces Prof Samuel Annim as Govt StatisticianGhana· 2025-04-04Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician, presented at the event highlighting the need for strategic investments.
Ghana’s business landscape expands, but growth remains uneven – 2024 IBES ReportGhana· 2025-04-03
The Government Statistician, Samuel Kobina Annim, described the development as a significant drop in inflationary pressures.
Ghana's inflation drops for third consecutive month to 22.4% in March 2025Ghana· 2025-04-02Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim presented highlights of the report in Accra.
Education access increases steadily: Quality trends fluctuate - GSS ReportGhana· 2025-03-26
The Government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim commended Ghana’s progress in education.
Education access in Ghana improves, but quality remains uneven – GSS ReportGhana· 2025-03-25
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim highlighted that the decrease in food inflation had been consistent over the past four months.
Ghana’s inflation declines marginally to 23.1% in February 2025Ghana· 2025-03-05Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, emphasized the importance of using accurate trade data to formulate policies that foster sustainable economic growth.
Ghana records GH₵44.7billion trade surplus in 2024 as exports surgeGhana· 2025-02-27
Government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim stressed that while productivity has improved over the past three decades, economic growth has not been matched by structural transformation or job creation.
Ghana’s GDP could double to GH₵96.4 billion with better use of labour and capital – ExpertsGhana· 2025-02-24