The Ghana Statistical Service has reported that building inflation recorded in April 2026 has remained flat at 2.2%, unchanged from that of March 2026, but down from 24.4% in the same month of the preceding year.
The Ghana Statistical Service reported in the April 2026 Prime Building Cost Index, that construction costs have been on the increase but at a much lesser rate compared to a year ago.
The report also showed that prices for building materials increased 1.5% in the month leading up to April 2026, which suggested that building prices had experienced short-term changes and price pressures in the sector.
The main contributors to building inflation over the period were identified as electrical work, glazing, plumbing, metal work and tiles. The electrical work made up 52.8% of total inflation in the building sector, and the combined effect of glazing, metalwork, plumbing, and tiles was 100.5%.
The figures indicate a construction industry characterised by rising costs despite a year-on-year improvement, but still highly focused on finishing and installation items, which are essential to the delivery of housing and the development of infrastructure throughout the country.
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