Accra's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,861,000. In 1950, the population of Accra was 177,147. Accra has grown by 72,620 in the last year, which represents a 2.6% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Accra, which typically includes Accra's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.