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Population

35,064,272 people (2025)

Total GDP

$118.3B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$2,520 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.628 (143.)

About Ghana

Ghana is "Gateway to Africa" with stable democracy and gold mining heritage. The country has Atlantic coastline and Ashanti kingdom historical legacy. Ghanaian culture emphasizes hospitality, traditional kingdoms, and vibrant celebrations.

The nation has tropical climate with coastal and inland variations. Ghana has presidential republic with excellent democratic record. The country has diversified economy including cocoa, gold, and oil.

Accra is coastal capital with British colonial heritage and modern growth. Ghana has rich tradition of Kente cloth and traditional crafts. The nation has English as official language with numerous local languages.

Traditional Ghanaian culture includes Adinkra symbols, drumming, and festival celebrations. The country has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Ghanaian cuisine features jollof rice, palm nut soup, and tropical fruits.

The population is 33 million with young demographics and economic optimism. Ghana offers democratic success, cultural richness, and West African leadership in gateway nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$88.3B
$83.3B
$78.4B
$73.4B
$68.4B
$68.4B
$70.0B
$79.5B
$73.9B
$80.5B
$82.8B
$88.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
17.9%
0-14
17.5%
9.7%
15-24
9.6%
13.7%
25-44
13.7%
6.9%
45-64
7.3%
1.7%
65+
2.1%
Male
Female
%49.9 (17.509.380)
%50.1 (17.554.892)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 67.547.746 +0.15% 296.9
2090 66.099.925 +0.31% 290.5
2080 63.606.282 +0.49% 279.5
2070 60.088.946 +0.66% 264.1
2060 55.750.054 +0.87% 245
2050 50.553.047 +1.14% 222.2
2040 44.568.350 +1.42% 195.9
2030 38.222.089 +1.68% 168
2025 NOW 35.064.272 +1.85% 154.1
2020 31.887.809 +2.01% 140.1
2015 28.696.068 +2.33% 126.1
2010 25.474.995 +2.46% 112
2005 22.449.438 +2.66% 98.7
2000 19.637.087 +2.54% 86.3
1995 17.399.017 +2.39% 76.5
1990 15.394.648 +2.58% 67.7
1985 13.661.229 +2.17% 60
1980 11.941.448 +2.97% 52.5
1975 10.294.308 +2.94% 45.2
1970 8.925.813 +2.71% 39.2
1965 7.882.606 +2.43% 34.6
1960 6.961.215 +3.35% 30.6
1955 5.914.923 +3.24% 26
1950 5.080.664 - 22.3

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Ahafo
564.536
Ashanti
5.432.485
Bono
1.208.965
Bono East
1.203.320
Central
2.859.821
Eastern
2.931.486
Greater Accra
5.446.237
North East
658.903
Northern
1.905.628
Oti
755.394
Savannah
833.535
Upper East
1.301.221
Upper West
904.695
Volta
1.649.523
Western
2.060.585
Western North
880.842

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