What is the population of Ghana?

The population of Ghana is projected to reach approximately 35,697,557 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Ghana?

Life expectancy at birth in Ghana is projected to be 66.1 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Ghana?

The total fertility rate in Ghana is projected to be 3.26 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Ghana?

The median age in Ghana is projected to be 21.6 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Ghana?

Ghana's population is projected to be 35.0% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Ghana?

Ghana's GDP is $118.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Ghana?

The GDP per capita in Ghana is $9,116 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Ghana?

The inflation rate in Ghana is 5.8% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Ghana

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,474

Deaths today

681

Net emigration today

As of today, Ghana has approximately 35,697,557 people. Estimated births today: 2,474; deaths: 681.

Watch Ghana's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(58)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Accra★ Capital	Greater Accra	5.67M	1,124	5,042
2	Kumasi	Ashanti	4.36M	446	9,770
3	Sekondi-Takoradi	Western	1.14M	146	7,807
4	Tamale	Northern	661.3K	131	5,048
5	Cape Coast	Central	292.2K	66	4,441
6	Koforidua	Eastern	251.9K	61	4,102
7	Obuasi	Ashanti	251.4K	49	5,173
8	Ho	Volta	248.9K	44	5,631
9	Sunyani	Brong Ahafo	196.7K	78	2,521
10	Agona Swedru	Central	176.6K	30	5,810
11	Techiman	Brong Ahafo	171.1K	46	3,753
12	Hohoe	Volta	166.5K	21	7,927
13	Yendi	Northern	163.1K	21	7,694
14	Kato★ Capital	Brong Ahafo	143.2K	39	3,652
15	Odumase	Eastern	137.1K	34	4,009
16	Anloga	Volta	123.3K	76	1,614
17	Kintampo	Brong Ahafo	120.2K	22	5,412
18	Akim Oda	Eastern	117.2K	23	5,185
19	Winneba	Central	115.6K	27	4,280
20	Patase	Ashanti	109.1K	24	4,622
21	Asamankese	Eastern	105.4K	13	8,106
22	Suhum	Eastern	103.1K	16	6,444
23	New Tafo Akim	Eastern	101.8K	22	4,585
24	Assin Fosu	Central	99.4K	19	5,289
25	Bawku	Upper East	93.1K	19	4,850
26	Aflao	Volta	92.1K	21	4,384
27	Dormaa Ahenkro	Brong Ahafo	91.6K	17	5,267
28	Atebubu	Brong Ahafo	91.5K	16	5,647
29	Bolgatanga	Upper East	91.3K	25	3,596
30	Nkawkaw	Eastern	89.3K	22	4,024

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ghana?: The population of Ghana is projected to reach approximately 35,697,557 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Ghana?: Life expectancy at birth in Ghana is projected to be 66.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Ghana?: The total fertility rate in Ghana is projected to be 3.26 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Ghana?: The median age in Ghana is projected to be 21.6 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Ghana?: Ghana's population is projected to be 35.0% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Ghana?: Ghana's GDP is $118.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Ghana?: The GDP per capita in Ghana is $9,116 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Ghana?: The inflation rate in Ghana is 5.8% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,474

Deaths today

681

Net emigration today

As of today, Ghana has approximately 35,697,557 people. Estimated births today: 2,474; deaths: 681.

Watch Ghana's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(58)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Accra★ Capital	Greater Accra	5.67M	1,124	5,042
2	Kumasi	Ashanti	4.36M	446	9,770
3	Sekondi-Takoradi	Western	1.14M	146	7,807
4	Tamale	Northern	661.3K	131	5,048
5	Cape Coast	Central	292.2K	66	4,441
6	Koforidua	Eastern	251.9K	61	4,102
7	Obuasi	Ashanti	251.4K	49	5,173
8	Ho	Volta	248.9K	44	5,631
9	Sunyani	Brong Ahafo	196.7K	78	2,521
10	Agona Swedru	Central	176.6K	30	5,810
11	Techiman	Brong Ahafo	171.1K	46	3,753
12	Hohoe	Volta	166.5K	21	7,927
13	Yendi	Northern	163.1K	21	7,694
14	Kato★ Capital	Brong Ahafo	143.2K	39	3,652
15	Odumase	Eastern	137.1K	34	4,009
16	Anloga	Volta	123.3K	76	1,614
17	Kintampo	Brong Ahafo	120.2K	22	5,412
18	Akim Oda	Eastern	117.2K	23	5,185
19	Winneba	Central	115.6K	27	4,280
20	Patase	Ashanti	109.1K	24	4,622
21	Asamankese	Eastern	105.4K	13	8,106
22	Suhum	Eastern	103.1K	16	6,444
23	New Tafo Akim	Eastern	101.8K	22	4,585
24	Assin Fosu	Central	99.4K	19	5,289
25	Bawku	Upper East	93.1K	19	4,850
26	Aflao	Volta	92.1K	21	4,384
27	Dormaa Ahenkro	Brong Ahafo	91.6K	17	5,267
28	Atebubu	Brong Ahafo	91.5K	16	5,647
29	Bolgatanga	Upper East	91.3K	25	3,596
30	Nkawkaw	Eastern	89.3K	22	4,024

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ghana?: The population of Ghana is projected to reach approximately 35,697,557 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Ghana?: Life expectancy at birth in Ghana is projected to be 66.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Ghana?: The total fertility rate in Ghana is projected to be 3.26 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Ghana?: The median age in Ghana is projected to be 21.6 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Ghana?: Ghana's population is projected to be 35.0% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Ghana?: Ghana's GDP is $118.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Ghana?: The GDP per capita in Ghana is $9,116 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Ghana?: The inflation rate in Ghana is 5.8% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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