Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
34.4M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+1.9%
2023 → 2024
Record High
34.4M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
7.0M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
31.6M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Ghana's population has been steadily increasing, with the latest data showing a total of 34,427,400 people in 2024. This growth can be attributed to improvements in healthcare and a decline in mortality rates. The country's population growth rate has significant implications for its economic development and resource allocation.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.4M | 640K | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 33.8M | 639K | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 33.1M | 630K | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 32.5M | 631K | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 31.9M | 629K | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 31.3M | 621K | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 30.6M | 629K | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 30.0M | 652K | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 29.4M | 661K | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 28.7M | 654K | +2.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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