Ghana's B-Ready Outlook - 2025
The business readiness of Ghana ranges from 72% in Financial Services to 34% in Market Competition. Across all topics, out of 100 points, Regulatory Framework obtained 69 points (top 60% of all measured economies), Public Services were recorded at 50 points (top 60%), and Operational Efficiency scored 52 points (bottom 40%).
Highest Performance
In Financial Services, Ghana has well-developed secured transactions regulations, and regulations governing electronic payments. When compared to all measured economies, the area of Labor shows the strongest results. With 71 points out of 100, Ghana is in the top 20%. In this area, it has effective labor dispute resolution mechanisms that positively influence job reallocation and productivity.
Lowest Performance
Ghana has room for improvement in the area of Market Competition, particularly in Competition LawÑboth in absolute terms and when compared to all measured economies. With 34 points out of 100, Ghana is in the bottom 20%. Ghana could further strengthen competition regulation enforcement, including investigative and sanctioning powers of the Competition Authority, as well as merger review capacity.
Over-all Score ( 2025 )
Ghana's B-Ready Score
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Over-all Score ( 2024 )
Ghana's B-Ready Score
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| Year | Regulatory Framework | Public Services | Operational Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68.88 % | 49.99 % | 51.73 % |
| 2024 | 66.83 % | 47.67 % | 54.42 % |
Regulatory Framework
focuses on the rules that shape business activity. This pillar examines the laws and regulations that businesses must follow, such as how to register a company, labor protections, and rules for resolving disputes. It also considers how governments set up these rules to promote transparency, fair competition, and property rights. Importantly, this assessment looks at the rules as they are written (de jure), not necessarily how well they are enforced. Well-designed regulations can encourage innovation, reduce uncertainty, and make it easier for businesses to invest and grow
Public Services
measures the support governments provide to help businesses comply with regulations. This includes the availability of online systems for permits, digital tax platforms, and infrastructure at borders for trade. The focus here is on how these services are actually delivered (de facto), not just whether they exist on paper. Good public services make it easier for businesses to operate, comply with rules, and expand. Research shows that strong public services—such as credit bureaus, efficient tax administration, and digital platforms—boost economic growth and job creation.
Operational Efficiency
captures how easy it is for businesses to comply with rules and use public services. This pillar looks at the real-world experience of firms, such as how long it takes to get utilities connected, how easy it is to participate in public procurement, and the reliability of digital payment systems. Lower compliance costs and more efficient services encourage investment and job creation. This pillar helps highlight where businesses face practical challenges in their day-to-day operations..
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