Government Statistician
Office of the Government Statistician
Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has been the Government Statistician of the Republic of Ghana since April 2025. He is a distinguished economist with over 27 years of expertise in economic policy management, public finance, development economics, statistics, climate change financing, petroleum revenue management, and economic integration. He has an extensive publication record in these domains and has made significant contributions to Ghana's economic development.
He served as the Chief Economic Officer and Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division (ESRD) at Ghana's Ministry of Finance from 2019 to April 2025. In this capacity, he led strategic economic research, policy analysis, and the formulation and implementation of policies aimed at advancing the nation’s economic goals.
Over the years, Dr. Iddrisu has held several key leadership roles within the Ministry of Finance. These include Director of the Economic Planning Division (EPD), the Real Sector Division (RSD), and the Economic Research and Forecasting Division (ERFD). His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping Ghana’s economic policies and strategies.
Dr. Iddrisu has also served on numerous governing boards, councils, and committees, where his extensive knowledge and leadership have significantly influenced national development initiatives. He has also collaborated with leading global organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, African Union (AU), and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and has consulted for various international and local institutions.
Dr. Iddrisu’s outstanding contributions to public service have earned him multiple accolades, including being named "Best Director" in Ghana’s Civil Service for four years (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022). These awards recognize his exceptional performance, commitment, and dedication to duty.
Dr. Iddrisu’s teaching engagements reflect his commitment to academic excellence, capacity-building, and knowledge dissemination in key areas of economics, quantitative techniques, public policy, and development contributing to the education and professional development of students and government staff alike.
Dr. Iddrisu holds a PhD and Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo, Japan. He also earned an MPhil in Economics and a BA in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana, Legon.