West Africa: Ghana Stock Exchange Outperforms West Africa With Over 30 Percent Q1 Gain

TLDR

• The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted over 30% growth in its main index for Q1 2025, making it the top-performing stock market in West Africa
• The financial stock index rose by 33%, reflecting renewed investor confidence and higher trading activity
• As of May 18, GSE’s market capitalization had reached GHS 143 billion, up 70% year-on-year

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted over 30% growth in its main index for Q1 2025, making it the top-performing stock market in West Africa. The financial…