Highest Unemployment in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Ghana

1 Aboso 09 3.0%

2 Aburi 05 3.0%

3 Accra 01 3.0%

4 Adenta 01 3.0%

5 Aflao 08 3.0%

6 Agogo 02 3.0%

7 Ahwiaa 02 3.0%

8 Akatsi 08 3.0%

9 Akim Oda 05 3.0%

10 Akim Swedru 05 3.0%

11 Akropong 05 3.0%

12 Akwatia 05 3.0%

13 Amanfrom 01 3.0%

14 Anloga 08 3.0%

15 Anyinam 05 3.0%

16 Apam 04 3.0%

17 Asamankese 05 3.0%

18 Ashaiman 01 3.0%

19 Assin Foso 04 3.0%

20 Atebubu 14 3.0%

21 Atronie 13 3.0%

22 Atsiaman 01 3.0%

23 Awoshi 01 3.0%

24 Bawku 10 3.0%

25 Bechem 12 3.0%

26 Begoro 05 3.0%

27 Bekwai 02 3.0%

28 Berekum 13 3.0%

29 Bibiani 18 3.0%

30 Bimbila 06 3.0%

31 Bolgatanga 10 3.0%

32 Buduburam 04 3.0%

33 Cape Coast 04 3.0%

34 Dambai 16 3.0%

35 Damongo 17 3.0%

36 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 3.0%

37 Dome 01 3.0%

38 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 3.0%

39 Dunkwa 04 3.0%

40 Dzodze 08 3.0%

41 Effiduase 02 3.0%

42 Ejura 02 3.0%

43 Elmina 04 3.0%

44 Elubo 09 3.0%

45 Esim 09 3.0%

46 Foso 04 3.0%

47 Gbawe 01 3.0%

48 Goaso 12 3.0%

49 Ho 08 3.0%

50 Hohoe 08 3.0%

51 Japekrom 13 3.0%

52 Jirapa 11 3.0%

53 Kade 05 3.0%

54 Kasoa 04 3.0%

55 Keta 08 3.0%

56 Kete Krachi 16 3.0%

57 Kibi 05 3.0%

58 Kintampo 14 3.0%

59 Koforidua 05 3.0%

60 Konongo 02 3.0%

61 Kpandae 06 3.0%

62 Kpandu 08 3.0%

63 Kumasi 02 3.0%

64 Lashibi 01 3.0%

65 Mampong 02 3.0%

66 Mandela 01 3.0%

67 Mankesim 04 3.0%

68 Medina Estates 01 3.0%

69 Mim 12 3.0%

70 Mpraeso 05 3.0%

71 Mumford 04 3.0%

72 Nalerigu 15 3.0%

73 Navrongo 10 3.0%

74 New Achimota 01 3.0%

75 New Tafo 02 3.0%

76 Nkawkaw 05 3.0%

77 Nkoranza 14 3.0%

78 Nsawam 05 3.0%

79 Nsoatre 13 3.0%

80 Nungua 01 3.0%

81 Obuase 02 3.0%

82 Osu 01 3.0%

83 Prestea 09 3.0%

84 Sakumona 01 3.0%

85 Salaga 17 3.0%

86 Saltpond 04 3.0%

87 Saman 05 3.0%

88 Savelugu 06 3.0%

89 Sefwi 02 3.0%

90 Sekondi 09 3.0%

91 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 3.0%

92 Shama Junction 09 3.0%

93 Suhum 05 3.0%

94 Sunyani 13 3.0%

95 Swedru 04 3.0%

96 Tafo 02 3.0%

97 Taifa 01 3.0%

98 Takoradi 09 3.0%

99 Tamale 06 3.0%

100 Tarkwa 09 3.0%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Ghana face significant economic challenges. Aboso has an unemployment rate of 3.0%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Aboso, about 1 in 34 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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