What is the Population of Ghana?
Facts last checked 9 October 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.
| Population | 33,742,380 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 46th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.42% |
| Area | 238,533 km² |
| Population density | 141 / km² |
| Demonym | Ghanaian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 46th |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 43rd |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 44th |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 45th |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 47th |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 48th |
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
Ghana compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 272,967 |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 322,463 |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 56,785 |
Ghana in context
- Ghana covers 238,533 km², making it the 80th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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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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?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Ghana at approximately 33,742,380 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). 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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