Food Orders Are Moving Online and Thousands of Ghanaians Are Earning From the Shift

Bolt Food Ghana recorded a 30% year-on-year growth in 2025, reflecting a broader consumer shift toward ordering food online rather than in-person. As urban lifestyles evolve and access to smartphones and mobile internet expands, online food delivery is emerging as a key part of everyday life in Ghana’s cities, with strong growth expected to continue.

According to industry estimates, revenue in Ghana’s online food delivery segment is projected to reach USD 96 million by the end of 2024, reflecting sustained demand for app-based ordering and doorstep delivery.

Beyond convenience, this shift is reshaping work opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians, with delivery platforms creating flexible earning pathways for couriers serving customers across Accra, Kumasi and other major cities.

“Online food delivery in Ghana has moved from being an occasional convenience to an almost everyday habit,” said Ali Zaryab, General Manager, Bolt Food Ghana. “Our 30% year-on-year growth in 2025 is a clear signal that more people are choosing to order food online, and that demand is translating directly into income opportunities for thousands of riders. At Bolt Food, we see ourselves not just as a delivery platform, but as part of a broader digital ecosystem that enables people to earn, work flexibly and participate in Ghana’s growing urban economy.”

Bolt Food’s continued expansion mirrors wider changes in Ghana’s digital services landscape, with the platform broadening beyond restaurant delivery into groceries and everyday essentials, while opening up additional earning avenues for couriers through an expanding network of partner businesses.

Together, these trends highlight how online food delivery is contributing to economic activity by connecting consumer demand, digital adoption and gig-based work, a dynamic increasingly shaping Ghana’s evolving digital economy.