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
Ghana Climate
Ghana has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F) and receives about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.4°C
Avg Temp
883
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 13 mm |
| February | 29° / 83° | 29 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 70 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 99 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 157 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 188 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 63 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 30 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 64 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 88 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 57 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ghana
The most comfortable months to visit Ghana are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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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%.
The most comfortable months to visit Ghana are typically August, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Ghana has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C and about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically March and the coldest is August.
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.