Ghana Population Clock

Ghana population

36,270,017

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.85%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Ghana

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Ghana is 36,270,016, growing at an annual rate of 1.85%. That works out to a net change of approximately 1,744 people per day or 72 per hour.

The population change in Ghana is driven by three components: approximately 897,874 births per year and 244,991 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.85% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.30 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Ghana is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Ghana?

The current population of Ghana is approximately 36,270,016, growing at 1.85% per year.

How fast is the population of Ghana changing?

By approximately 1,744 people per day, or 72 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Ghana?

Yes. With approximately 897,874 births and 244,991 deaths per year, Ghana has a natural population increase of about 652,883 people annually.

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