GHA · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
35.06 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
65.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,064,272 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.83 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 148.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 25.92 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.01 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.34 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 65.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 27.5 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 76.5 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 58.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Other
Official
31.2%
Asante
Official
16.0%
Ewe
Official
14.0%
Fante
Official
11.6%
Boron
Official
4.9%
Dagomba
Official
4.4%
Dangme
Official
4.2%
Dagarte
Official
3.9%
Kokomba
Official
3.5%
Akyem
Official
3.2%
Ga
Official
3.1%
Religions
Christian
Major
71.3%
Muslim
19.9%
Other
4.5%
Traditionalist
3.2%
None
1.1%