加纳前三季度就业人数增加33万人

Core Insights - The employment figures in Ghana show an increase of over 330,000 jobs in the first three quarters of 2025, with the labor force population exceeding 15 million and an average unemployment rate of 12.8% [1] Employment Quality Challenges - Employment quality remains a significant challenge, with over two-thirds of individuals engaged in vulnerable sectors, particularly affecting women, rural workers, and those in agriculture [1] - Self-employment continues to dominate, with limited opportunities for stable wage employment, indicating that job growth alone does not ensure economic resilience for households [1] Gender and Regional Disparities - There are notable gender and regional disparities in employment, with more women employed than men, yet the unemployment rate is higher for women [1] - Urban areas consistently show higher employment levels and unemployment rates compared to rural areas [1] Youth Unemployment - The youth unemployment rate is above the national average, with an average unemployment rate of 32.5% for individuals aged 15 to 24, and a staggering 49.3% in the Greater Accra region for the same age group in the second quarter [1] Labor Utilization and Skills Mismatch - The underutilization rate of the labor force has risen to 23.4%, with significant skill mismatches between urban and rural areas [1] - Nearly half of the employed individuals express interest in shift work [1] Recommendations for Employment Improvement - The statistical office calls for prioritizing youth employment, enhancing apprenticeship programs, promoting formal employment, improving financing channels, and strengthening labor protections to reduce vulnerable employment [1] - There is a need to align skill development with labor market demands [1]