What Language Do They Speak in Ghana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Ghana is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Ghana at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Ghanaian |
| Capital | Accra |
| Internet domain | .gh |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Burkina Faso | French |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | French |
| Togo | French |
Ghana in context
- Ghana covers 238,533 km², making it the 80th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 141 people per km² ranks 65th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo.
- With 33,742,380 people, Ghana holds about 7.7% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ghana is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in Ghana — FAQ
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language of Ghana is English.
How many official languages does Ghana have?
Ghana has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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