What is the Population of Ghana?

The flag of Ghana is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, gold and green, with a five-pointed black star centered in the gold band.
Population of Ghana 33,742,380

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Ghana has a population of approximately 33,742,380 people, making it the 46th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.42% of the world's population. With a land area of 238,533 km², the population density is roughly 141 people per km².

Population33,742,380
Population rank46th of 196
Share of world population0.42%
Area238,533 km²
Population density141 / km²
DemonymGhanaian

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Population of Ghana — FAQ

What is the population of Ghana?

The population of Ghana is approximately 33,742,380 (33.7 million) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Ghana in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Ghana is approximately 33,742,380 people. Ghana is the 46th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Ghana?

Approximately 33,742,380 people live in Ghana, making it the 46th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Ghana rank by population?

Ghana is the 46th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.42%.

What is the population density of Ghana?

Ghana has a population density of roughly 141 people per km², based on a land area of 238,533 km².

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