Ghana
Country statistics · 1990–present
Ghana at a Glance
Ghana is home to 34.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,543, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 65.7 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 34.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.9 and a death rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 18.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 651,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Ghana is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $133 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,543 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.0% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 65.7 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $70 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 76.5% (2021), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 72.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 42.9% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.