Building inflation in Ghana remained unchanged at 2.2% in April 2026, according to the latest Prime Building Cost Index released by the Ghana Statistical Service.
It points to relative stability in the construction sector despite continued increases in the cost of key building materials and equipment.
The report showed that overall prices of building inputs rose by 1.5% between March and April, highlighting persistent month-on-month cost pressures within the sector.
According to the data, labour inflation eased during the review period. Year-on-year labour inflation declined to 1.0% in April from 1.6%in March.
However, labour costs still recorded a monthly increase of 0.8% suggesting gradual upward pressure on wages in the construction industry.
Material costs, which remain the largest component of construction expenses, increased marginally on an annual basis to 2.4% in April from 2.3% in March.
On a monthly basis, material inflation climbed by 1.7%, reflecting continued volatility in the prices of critical construction inputs.
The report also recorded a sharp increase in plant inflation, which measures the cost of construction equipment and tools.
Year-on-year plant inflation rose to 4.7% in April from 2.6% previously, while monthly prices increased by 1.8%.
At the sub-group level, glazing recorded the highest inflation rate at 16.2%, making it the fastest-rising cost component in the building sector.
In contrast, cement prices declined significantly, with cement recording the lowest inflation rate of negative 11.2%.
The latest figures suggest that although overall construction inflation has moderated sharply compared to last year, pockets of cost pressure remain across selected materials and equipment categories.
Contractors and developers are likely to keep monitoring volatile items such as glazing, plumbing materials, roofing sheets and electrical works as they adjust project budgets and pricing strategies.
The Prime Building Cost Index tracks changes in the cost of building materials, labour and equipment used in the construction industry and serves as a key benchmark in the sector.
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