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Ghana

Western Africa, Africa

Population
#46of 195 countries

33.8M people

World Bank 2023

About the size of Romania

238.5K km² against 238.4K km². Total area, REST Countries.

34% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Inflation %38.1%. World Bank 2023.9 of 179Population33.8M people. World Bank 2023.46 of 195Fertility3.4 births/woman. World Bank 2022.46 of 194

Lowest rankings

Health % GDP2.9% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.178 of 193Life Expectancy65.5 years. World Bank 2022.165 of 194Unemployment %2.8%. World Bank 2023.148 of 179

Neighbours

Burkina FasoCapital: OuagadougouIvory CoastCapital: YamoussoukroTogoCapital: Lomé

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Ghana, in short

What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra. Accra is the seat of national government for Ghana, a country in Western Africa.

What is the population of Ghana?

Ghana has a population of about 33.8 million people, the 46th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Ghana?

Ghana covers 238,533 square kilometers (92,098 square miles), making Ghana the 82nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Ghana?

Ghana borders 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo.

What is the life expectancy in Ghana?

Life expectancy at birth in Ghana is 65.5 years, the 187th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Ghana in?

Ghana is in Africa, in the Western Africa region. Ghana is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.