Vehicle registrations surge 29% in first five months of 2025

Transport sector activity is showing strong momentum, with new vehicle registrations rising significantly in 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana’s July 2025 Monetary Policy Report.

Fresh data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) shows that in May 2025 alone, 20,202 vehicles were registered, up 24.5 percent from 16,220 recorded in the same period last year.

Cumulatively, registrations in the first five months of the year hit 108,542 units, a 29.4 percent jump compared with 83,878 over the same period in 2024.

The growth in registrations reflects improving economic sentiment, with households and businesses more confident to invest in vehicles.

This may also signal easier access to auto financing, renewed fleet expansion by logistics and ride-hailing operators, and stronger demand for commercial transport services.

The development comes at a time when Ghana is pushing for higher efficiency in transport and logistics as part of its economic recovery strategy.

Rising registrations, while positive for mobility and trade, also present challenges such as increased fuel demand, congestion in urban centers, and the need for expanded road infrastructure.

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Already some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing fuel prices at the pumps in line with projections for the first pricing window of October 2025.

Again ,the rebound in transport activities could translate into higher revenue for government through registration fees, road use charges, and associated taxes.

Market watchers will also be monitoring the trend closely, given its potential implications for inflation through transport costs, one of the key drivers of the consumer price index.

With transport being a critical enabler of commerce, the surge in vehicle registrations underscores renewed momentum in Ghana’s broader economy.

Industry players believe sustaining this growth will require continuous investment in road infrastructure, affordable credit schemes for vehicle acquisition, and policies that balance rising mobility with environmental sustainability.

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