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Ghana – West Africa's Emerging Digital Hub
Ghana is establishing itself as a key digital entry point for West Africa. For businesses targeting growth across the region, Ghana offers a stable political environment and strategic location, providing a solid foundation for deploying infrastructure to serve millions of new users.
Ghana: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Good subsea cable access, but terrestrial connectivity is still developing. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest major hubs are Lagos and Marseille; private connections are available. |
| Power Cost | GHS 1.20 - 1.50/kWh (est.) | Fossil fuels dominate the grid mix, supplemented by significant hydropower. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (4.0/10) | Primarily driven by flood and epidemic risk; seismic risk is minimal. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Government-designated projects, including data centers, can receive duty-free and VAT exemptions. |
| Sales Tax | 15% VAT + Levies | Includes NHIL 2.5%, GETFL 2.5%, and CHRL 1%, as of September 2025. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality The market includes over 5 licensed carriers, as of September 2025. While dominated by a few major providers, carrier-neutral facilities are available, offering diverse connectivity options through multiple subsea cables landing in the country.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps There are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Ghana, as of September 2025. Businesses requiring dedicated cloud access must establish private network interconnects (PNI) to European hubs like Marseille or regional hubs such as Lagos.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) The primary exchange is the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIXA), which facilitates local traffic peering, reducing latency and transit costs for domestic users. Most regional and international peering occurs via providers' upstream connections.
Bare Metal Bare metal server options are available, primarily through local providers and regional specialists. These services offer dedicated compute resources for workloads requiring high performance and security.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power Industrial power costs are estimated between GHS 1.20 and GHS 1.50 per kWh, as of September 2025. The country's power mix relies on fossil fuels (~60%) and renewables (~40%, mostly hydro), leading to variable but manageable energy expenses for data center operations.
Power Grid Reliability The power grid in Accra, the primary data center market, is supported by ongoing infrastructure investment. While stability has improved, data center operators rely heavily on redundant power systems, including diesel generators and UPS units, to guarantee uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts Data centers in Ghana are concentrated in and around Accra, the nation's capital and economic center. This ensures low-latency connectivity to the financial services, government, and commercial sectors located there.
Regional Market Reach From its coastal location, Ghana provides an effective hub for serving digital services to neighboring countries, including Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso. Its strategic position is supported by multiple subsea cable landing stations.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers Ghana provides significant financial incentives for data center investment. Strategic projects can receive exemptions from VAT and customs duties on imported equipment, directly reducing the capital expenditure required to build and scale operations.
Natural Disaster Risk
Ghana has a moderate overall disaster risk profile, with a score of 4.0 out of 10, as of September 2025. The risk is not driven by seismic or cyclonic activity but by environmental and health factors.
Key natural hazards include:
- Epidemic: 7.4/10
- River Flood: 4.7/10
- Coastal Flood: 4.3/10
- Tsunami: 1.7/10
- Drought: 1.3/10
