Ghana
- Capital:
- Accra
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- GHA
35,697,557
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
35,697,557
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Ghana's population is projected to be 67,208,861 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,697,557 | 1.88% | 46 |
| 2025 | 35,064,272 | 1.92% | 46 |
| 2020 | 31,887,809 | 2.01% | 46 |
| 2019 | 31,258,945 | 2.03% | 46 |
| 2018 | 30,637,585 | 2.1% | 46 |
| 2017 | 30,008,354 | 2.22% | 48 |
| 2015 | 28,696,068 | 2.41% | 47 |
| 2010 | 25,474,995 | 2.56% | 47 |
| 2005 | 22,449,438 | 2.71% | 49 |
| 2000 | 19,637,087 | 2.45% | 49 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35,697,557 | 1.88% | 46 |
| 2032 | 39,492,793 | 1.69% | 43 |
| 2037 | 42,682,175 | 1.57% | 43 |
| 2042 | 45,808,599 | 1.42% | 43 |
| 2047 | 48,823,459 | 1.28% | 41 |
| 2052 | 51,660,600 | 1.14% | 41 |
| 2057 | 54,281,344 | 1% | 41 |
| 2062 | 56,688,795 | 0.87% | 41 |
| 2067 | 58,876,561 | 0.76% | 39 |
| 2072 | 60,858,973 | 0.66% | 39 |
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Kumasi has a metropolitan area population of 4,529,118, comprising 12.69%% of Ghana's total population.
As of 2026, Ghana has a total population of 35,697,557, ranking as the 46th most populous nation in the world.
Ghana has a net population change of approximately 1,727 people per day, driven by 2,474 births, 681 deaths, and net emigration of 66 people.
Ghana represents 0.45% of the total global population and 2.25% of Africa's population.
Ghana has a population density of 156.9 people per km² (approximately 406.3 per mi²), making it the 82nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 44.42% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Ghana is Akan (45.7%) , followed by Mole-Dagbani (18.5%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Ghana, comprising 71.3% of the population.