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Ghana Population 2022

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  • The current population of Ghana is estimated at 32,275,381 people as of June, 2022, according to the latest population growth rate and projections.
  • Population of Ghana represent 0.41% of the total world population.
  • The population density of Ghana is 102 inhabitants per km2.
  • Ghana is located in Africa.
  • Ghana ranks number 47 in the list of countries ordered by population.
  • The latitudinal point of Ghana is 7.9393° N. The longitudinal coordinate of the country is 1.1351° W.
  • The median age in Ghana is 21.5 years.
  • Minimum Wages in Ghana increased to GHS 13.53 per day, around USD $1.70 per day, as of January, 2022.
  • The countries that Ghana shares its land boundary with are Burkina Faso to the north and northwest, Togo to the east, Côte d'Ivoire to the west. It is also bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south.

Ghana

Official name Republic of Ghana
Location Africa
Capital Accra
Population 32,257,331 (as of June, 2022)
Population density 102/km2
Population growth rate 2.1% (in 2022)
Area 238,535 km2 (92,098.84 sq mi)
Official language English
Currency Cedi (GHS)
Life expectancy 64.70 years
Internet TLD .gh
Call code +233

Cities in Ghana ordered by Population

The list offered below features the biggest cities of Ghana. Besides, in the table you will find information regarding the population size in these cities. Cities are ordered by population (largest to smallest).

Ghana

# City Population 2022
1 Accra 2,328,472
2 Kumasi 2,099,356
3 Tamale 571,025
4 Sekondi-Takoradi 544,943
5 Ashaiman 303,324
6 Sunyani 251,403
7 Cape Coast 230,314
8 Obuasi 182,570
9 Teshie 179,458
10 Tema 163,907
11 Madina 144,675
12 Koforidua 132,484
13 Wa 107,239
14 Techiman 105,337
15 Ho 100,269
16 Lashibi 87,395
17 Nungua 87,373
18 Dome 85,880
19 Tema New Town 84,583
20 Oduponkpehe 82,129
21 Gbawe 81,858
22 Ejura 76,468
23 Taifa 75,274
24 Bawku 72,211
25 Aflao 70,455
26 Bolgatanga 69,233
27 Agona Swedru 69,028
28 Tafo 63,324
29 Berekum 63,087
30 Nkawkaw 62,347
31 Winneba 61,176
32 Akim Oda 61,101
33 Hohoe 58,975
34 Yendi 53,370
35 Suhum 49,907
36 Kintampo 49,762
37 Adenta East 45,990
38 Nsawam 45,208
39 Mampong 43,321
40 Konongo 42,924
41 Asamankese 40,062
42 Wenchi 39,732
43 Savelugu 39,471
44 Agogo 37,308
45 Anloga 37,131
46 Prestea 36,200
47 Effiakuma 35,441
48 Tarkwa 35,269
49 Elmina 34,143
50 Dunkwa-on-Offin 33,946
51 Begoro 30,015
52 Kpandu 29,293
53 Navrongo 27,986
54 Axim 27,952
55 Apam 26,694
56 Salaga 26,493
57 Saltpond 24,975
58 Shama 24,073
59 Akwatia 24,023
60 Keta 23,537
61 Nyakrom 23,248
62 Bibiani 21,877
63 Foso 20,868
64 Somanya 20,792
65 Nyankpala 20,197
66 Aburi 18,978
67 Mumford 18,605
68 Bechem 17,933
69 Duayaw Nkwanta 17,670
70 Kade 16,787
71 Anomabu 14,576
72 Akropong 13,931
73 Kete-Krachi 11,914
74 Kibi 11,838
75 Kpandae 11,713
76 Mpraeso 11,323
77 Akim Swedru 10,465
78 Aboso 10,111
79 Banda Ahenkro 5,324
80 Bekwai 5,321

Other Countries from Africa Ranked by Population

Country Name Population 2022 Population density
Ethiopia 119,814,176 93/km2
Democratic Republic of the Congo 105,404,210 46/km2
Egypt 105,191,099 102/km2
Kenya 55,839,697 78/km2
Algeria 45,433,964 17.9/km2
Angola 33,103,620 25/km2
Ghana 32,257,331 102/km2
Madagascar 29,098,694 35.6/km2
Ivory Coast 27,485,355 64/km2
Cameroon 27,395,781 39.9/km2
Burkina Faso 22,081,135 65/km2
Mali 21,396,790 11.8/km2
Malawi 20,091,635 153.3/km2
Chad 17,198,842 8.7/km2
Guinea 13,612,741 41/km2
Benin 12,772,945 94.9/km2
Burundi 12,422,669 402.8/km2
Libya 7,011,320 4/km2
Republic of the Congo 5,715,910 18/km2
Liberia 5,294,709 40.50/km2