Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report. The country placed behind Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, Mauritius and South Africa, with South Africa retaining its position as the continent’s strongest financial market. The ranking reflects Ghana’s improving financial market fundamentals, supported largely by the exceptional performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in 2025. The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index assesses financial market development across the continent based on transparency, accessibility and openness, providing a comparative snapshot of how African countries are strengthening their capital markets. BY TIMES REPORTERSEO Key PhraseSEO DescriptionGhana ranks seventh strongest financial market in Africa, supported by strong stock market performance, growing banking sector assets and improved macroeconomic stability, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.