Republic of Ghana
Capital: Accra
Population: 33,787,914
Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Ghana is a West African country bordered by Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Accra, a vibrant city known for its cultural heritage, markets, and historical landmarks. Ghana is known for being the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957, and has since been a stable democratic republic. The country has a diverse economy, with key industries including gold, cocoa, and oil. Ghana is the second-largest producer of cocoa beans in the world and is rich in natural resources. The country is also famous for its traditional music, art, and festivals, such as the Chale Wote festival. Ghana is a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Growth Rate
1.897
%
Fertility Rate
3.397
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.04
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
65.5
years
Total Population in Ghana
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Ghana.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.296
(+0.006)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.