Rank #74 by World Population
🇬🇭Ghana
Ghana has a population of 33,787,914, ranking #74 in the world. The capital is Accra. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
33,787,914
Population
#74
World Rank
65.5
Life Expectancy
$2,384
GDP Per Capita
Ghana, #74 by world population
Ghana Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Ghana had a population of 6,961,215 in 1960 and 34,427,414 in 2024, a 4.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 34,427,414 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.53%.
34,427,414
Population (2024)
6,961,215
Population (1960)
34,427,414
Peak (2024)
2.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,961,215 |
| 1961 | 7,162,667 |
| 1962 | 7,337,375 |
| 1963 | 7,514,714 |
| 1964 | 7,695,739 |
| 1965 | 7,882,606 |
| 1966 | 8,074,521 |
| 1967 | 8,271,913 |
| 1968 | 8,475,729 |
| 1969 | 8,690,383 |
| 1970 | 8,925,813 |
| 1971 | 9,176,264 |
| 1972 | 9,438,187 |
| 1973 | 9,714,617 |
| 1974 | 10,000,523 |
| 1975 | 10,294,308 |
| 1976 | 10,594,913 |
| 1977 | 10,911,871 |
| 1978 | 11,248,450 |
| 1979 | 11,597,255 |
| 1980 | 11,941,448 |
| 1981 | 12,281,712 |
| 1982 | 12,643,819 |
| 1983 | 13,029,836 |
| 1984 | 13,370,590 |
| 1985 | 13,661,229 |
| 1986 | 13,965,217 |
| 1987 | 14,289,108 |
| 1988 | 14,636,568 |
| 1989 | 15,006,813 |
| 1990 | 15,394,648 |
| 1991 | 15,787,496 |
| 1992 | 16,184,855 |
| 1993 | 16,589,519 |
| 1994 | 16,993,190 |
| 1995 | 17,399,017 |
| 1996 | 17,810,181 |
| 1997 | 18,238,958 |
| 1998 | 18,688,036 |
| 1999 | 19,149,864 |
| 2000 | 19,637,087 |
| 2001 | 20,167,069 |
| 2002 | 20,729,388 |
| 2003 | 21,296,705 |
| 2004 | 21,868,298 |
| 2005 | 22,449,438 |
| 2006 | 23,040,702 |
| 2007 | 23,642,279 |
| 2008 | 24,249,946 |
| 2009 | 24,862,664 |
| 2010 | 25,474,995 |
| 2011 | 26,095,088 |
| 2012 | 26,734,268 |
| 2013 | 27,386,193 |
| 2014 | 28,041,592 |
| 2015 | 28,696,068 |
| 2016 | 29,356,742 |
| 2017 | 30,008,354 |
| 2018 | 30,637,585 |
| 2019 | 31,258,945 |
| 2020 | 31,887,809 |
| 2021 | 32,518,665 |
| 2022 | 33,149,152 |
| 2023 | 33,787,914 |
| 2024 | 34,427,414 |
Demographics
| Population | 33,787,914 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.91% |
| Urban Population | 57.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.40 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 65.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 28.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 76.5% |
Economy & Trade
$2,384
GDP Per Capita
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
64.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
2.9%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.27
Physicians per 1,000
76.5%
Literacy Rate
28.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
89.5%
Electricity Access
69.9%
Internet Users
124
Mobile Subs per 100
148.5
People per km2
-10,003
Net Migration
Environment
35.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana in global context
Ghana is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana has a population of 33,787,914, ranking #74 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.91%.
Life expectancy in Ghana is 65.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 28.4 per 1,000 live births.
Ghana's GDP per capita is $2,384. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
57.8% of Ghana's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 148.5 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Ghana is 76.5%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Ghana is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 33,787,914. The population is expanding fast — roughly 1.9% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $2,384, placing Ghana among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 65.5 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.4 births per woman, and 57.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.