Ghana has seen a modest drop in the number of people facing food insecurity, according to the latest Quarterly Food Insecurity Report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The report reveals that 12.5 million Ghanaians were food insecure in the third quarter of 2025, a decline from 13.4 million recorded in the previous quarter.
Nationally, the rate of food insecurity fell to 38.1% in Q3, down from 41.1% in Q2. While this signals progress, the report underscores that not all groups are benefiting equally from these improvements.
Persistent gender and regional gaps remain a concern. Over the period from the first quarter of 2024 to the third quarter of 2025, female-headed households continued to experience higher rates of moderate food insecurity. In the first two quarters of 2025, the prevalence among female-led homes peaked at 44.1%, compared to 38.7% for male-headed households.
Regional disparities also persist. The Upper West, North East, and Volta Regions reported the highest levels of food insecurity. In contrast, the Oti Region posted the lowest numbers, with food insecurity dropping from 23.8% in Q1 to 18.4% by Q3 2025—a significant improvement.
While the overall trend is encouraging, the GSS report calls attention to the need for targeted interventions to address the gender and regional inequalities that continue to shape food security across the country.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
