- Total mobile money transactions in Ghana from January to October 2025 reached GH¢3.6 trillion
- October transactions grew to GH¢436 billion, up from GH¢406 billion in September
- Registered mobile money accounts stand at 79.1 million, with 25.3 million active users
The total value of mobile money transactions in Ghana reached GH¢3.6 trillion from January to October 2025, according to the latest Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana following last week’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
Monthly Growth
The report shows strong month-on-month growth, with September recording GH¢406 billion in transactions, rising to GH¢436 billion in October.
Year-on-Year Performance
- Total transactions in the first 10 months of 2024 were GH¢2.368 trillion.
- For the same period in 2023, transactions stood at GH¢1.367 trillion.
- In the first eight months of 2024, mobile money transactions totaled GH¢1.775 trillion.
The 2025 figure reflects a significant increase compared to previous years.
Drivers of Growth
Industry players attribute the growth to:
- Increased adoption of mobile money for payments.
- Bank of Ghana and commercial banks’ push for a cashless economy.
- More institutions accepting mobile money as a payment option.
Analysts note these developments have significantly contributed to the surge in transaction value.
Sector Overview
- As of October 2025, Ghana had 79.1 million registered mobile money accounts, with 25.3 million active users.
- The sector employs approximately 949,000 registered agents.
- Total transactions from January to October reached 893 million, with GH¢40 billion transferred across platforms through mobile money interoperability.
