The number of Ghanaians facing food insecurity fell to 12.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, down from 13.4 million in Q2, according to the latest Quarterly Food Insecurity Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
At the national level, food insecurity declined to 38.1% in Q3, from 41.1% in the previous quarter, signalling a modest improvement.
However, the report highlighted persistent gender and regional gaps. From 2024 Q1 to 2025 Q3, moderate food insecurity remained higher in female-headed households.
Food insecurity among female-headed households peaked at 44.1% in Q1–Q2 2025, compared with 38.7% among male-headed households.
Regional disparities also persist. The Upper West, North East and Volta Regions recorded the highest food insecurity levels, while the Oti Region posted the lowest, improving from 23.8% in Q1 to 18.4% in Q3 2025.
