Ghana faces $6.4bn in Eurobond maturities by 2030, says World Bank

Ghana is projected to encounter approximately US$6.4 billion in sovereign bond principal maturities between 2027 and 2030, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 Africa Economic Update. This obligation places Ghana among the nations in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest repayment requirements, sharing a similar burden with Nigeria, while South Africa faces the continent's largest at US$11.8 billion. The report emphasizes that managing these maturities will remain a critical priority for the country's debt managers over the next four years.

While the completion of a comprehensive debt restructuring in October 2024 has significantly improved investor sentiment, the World Bank warns that the upcoming repayment schedule presents substantial fiscal challenges. Sovereign spreads have decreased since the restructure, reflecting a reduction in perceived borrowing risk and improved market confidence. However, the report highlights that high debt-servicing costs could severely limit the government's capacity for public investment and essential social spending, potentially slowing down long-term development goals.

The World Bank’s analysis further indicates that Ghana’s ability to meet these obligations without straining public finances depends heavily on sustained fiscal discipline and improved revenue mobilization. Although the fiscal deficit stood at 0.6% of GDP as of July 2026, there are concerns that weaker-than-expected revenue collection could necessitate further fiscal adjustments. Such adjustments might lead to cuts in infrastructure spending or delays in critical projects, particularly as political pressures mount ahead of future elections.

On a broader scale, maturing Eurobonds across Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to total US$43.6 billion through 2030. Many regional governments have responded to these pressures through refinancing operations rather than direct fiscal repayments. For Ghana, the World Bank suggests that maintaining the momentum of recent economic reforms will be vital to navigating this period of high financing needs and ensuring that the country remains resilient against potential global economic shocks.