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Kumasi Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
2.3 M People
Population growth
3.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 30%
15-24: 20%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 15%
65+: 5% percent
15-24: 20%
25-44: 30%
45-64: 15%
65+: 5% percent
Household size
3.8 People
Household composition
Nuclear: 40%
Extended: 60% percent
Extended: 60% percent
Education level
Primary: 80%
Secondary: 50%
Tertiary: 20% percent
Secondary: 50%
Tertiary: 20% percent
Median household income
2,500 GHS/month
Employment rate
72 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Wholesale and retail trade, Manufacturing, Services
Cost of living index
40 index (NYC=100)
Retail sales per capita
500 USD/year
Disposable income
1,200 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 10% percent of total
Existing retail mix
Traditional markets, supermarkets, small shops, emerging malls
Number of competitors
500 major retailers
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, in Kejetia Market and major malls
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
20 GHS/sqm/month
Property values
1,000 GHS/sqm
Zoning laws
Regulated by Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly for mixed-use
Business permits
500 GHS
Availability of retail space
Moderate, increasing
Proximity to major roads
Good, central location
Public transportation access
Trotros and buses available
Parking availability
Limited in center, better in suburbs
Pedestrian traffic
High in markets
Vehicle traffic
Congested on major roads
Public transport accessibility
Good coverage
Commute times
45 minutes average
Work patterns
9-5 formal, flexible informal
Shopping preferences
Bargain hunting in markets, brands in malls
Brand affinity
Local and international mix
Consumer loyalty
Moderate
Entertainment and leisure trends
Festivals, sports, cinema
Crime statistics
Moderate rate
Shoplifting rates
5 percent of retail losses
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in key areas
Tourist spending
100 USD/visitor
Tourist footfall
500,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Akwasidae Festival
Seasonal attractions
Dry season cultural sites
E-commerce penetration
20 %
Click-and-collect adoption
10 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
80 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.2 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
New mall expansions in suburbs
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Melcom: 20%, Shoprite: 15%, Local markets: 65% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials: 60%, Discretionary: 40% percent
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent annual increase
Luxury retail performance
5 percent growth
Top mall shopping preferences
Kejetia Market, Game stores
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
10 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, variety, AC comfort
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Mid-range: 30%, Luxury: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
4 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern retail in suburbs, specialty stores
Trade area population
3,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with ample parking
Public transport access
Good trotro network
Walkability score
60 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Improving with investments
Parking capacity in comparable malls
500 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, urban expansion
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