Tamale's 2025 population is now estimated at 784,420. In 1950, the population of Tamale was 20,374. Tamale has grown by 26,914 in the last year, which represents a 3.55% 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 Tamale, which typically includes Tamale's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 4,036,230 | |
| Accra | 2,788,380 | |
| Takoradi | 232,919 | |
| Atsiaman | 202,932 | |
| Tema | 155,782 | |
| Teshi Old Town | 144,013 | |
| Cape Coast | 143,015 | |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 138,872 | |
| Obuase | 137,856 | |
| Medina Estates | 101,207 | |
| Koforidua | 96,266 | |
| Japekrom | 96,000 | |
| Wa | 78,107 | |
| Ejura | 70,807 | |
| Nungua | 70,483 | |
| Sunyani | 70,299 | |
| Ho | 69,998 | |
| Techiman | 69,720 | |
| Aflao | 66,546 | |
| Berekum | 62,364 | |
| Akim Oda | 60,604 | |
| Bawku | 56,830 | |
| Hohoe | 56,202 | |
| Bolgatanga | 54,430 | |
| Tafo | 50,457 | |
| Swedru | 50,293 | |
| Suhum | 49,398 | |
| Dome | 47,260 | |
| Kintampo | 47,185 | |
| Gbawe | 44,645 | |
| Nsawam | 44,522 | |
| Winneba | 44,254 | |
| Kasoa | 44,227 | |
| Yendi | 42,972 | |
| Mampong | 42,037 | |
| Konongo | 41,238 | |
| Asamankese | 39,435 | |
| Prestea | 35,155 | |
| Tarkwa | 34,941 | |
| Dunkwa | 33,379 | |
| Agogo | 31,554 | |
| Wenchi | 31,411 | |
| Anloga | 29,748 | |
| Begoro | 29,516 | |
| Savelugu | 29,310 | |
| Kpandu | 28,334 | |
| Elmina | 25,560 | |
| Salaga | 25,472 | |
| Navrongo | 25,470 | |
| Saltpond | 24,689 | |
| Axim | 24,500 | |
| Akwatia | 23,766 | |
| Shama Junction | 20,946 | |
| Apam | 20,147 | |
| Foso | 20,078 | |
| Bibiani | 19,076 | |
| Aburi | 18,399 | |
| Keta | 18,077 | |
| Duayaw Nkwanta | 17,000 | |
| Bechem | 17,000 | |
| Mumford | 13,983 | |
| Akropong | 11,096 | |
| Kete Krachi | 11,000 |
