Government of Ghana
285 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, has its capital at Accra and a population of 35,064,272 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama (in office since 7 Jan 2025) is head of state; Vice President of the Republic of Ghana Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament, a unicameral body with 276 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 7 Dec 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in 7 December 2028. Elections are run by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Johnson Pandit Asiama is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 25 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
John Dramani Mahama
Since 7 Jan 2025 · Source: presidency.gov.gh
Parliament
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament | 276 (all directly elected) | 7 Dec 2024 |
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Ghana. One dot is one seat.
Parliament
Current (from our list)
270 of 276 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.
270
Parliament seats listed of 276
- National Democratic Congress181(67%)
- New Patriotic Party85(31.5%)
- Independent4(1.5%)
- Not yet listed6
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Members on the chart (270, by party)
National Democratic Congress (181)
- Dan Abdul-Latif, Ablekuma Central
- Ewurabena Aubynn, Ablekuma North
- Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, Ablekuma South
- Kweku Addo, Ablekuman West
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese
- Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, Ada
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, Adaklu
- Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, Adansi Asokwa
- Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, Adentan
- Frank Afriyie, Afadjato South
- Joseph Appiah Boateng, Afram Plains South
- Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr, Agona East
- Ernestina Ofori Dangbey, Agona West
- Charles Akwasi Agbeve, Agotime-Ziope
- Yakubu Mohammed, Ahafo Ano South East
- Mavis Kuukua Bissue, Ahanta West
- Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ajumako Enyan Esiam
- Yao Gomado, Akan
- Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, Akatsi North
- Joseph Azumah, Akrofuom
- Lawrencia Dziwornu, Akuapem South
- Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Akwatia
- Sedem Kweku Afenyo, Amasaman
- Joana Gyan Cudjoe, Amenfi Central
- Nicholas Amankwah, Amenfi East
- Eric Afful, Amenfi West
- Richard Kwami Sefe, Anlo
- Oscar Ofori Larbi, Aowin
- Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Asawase
- Ernest Henry Norgbey, Ashaiman
- Alhassan Kobina Ghansah, Asikuma/Odoben/ Brakwa
- Nurein Shaibu Migyimah, Assin Central
- James Gyakye Quayson, Assin North
- Haruna Mohammed, Asunafo North
- Eric Opoku, Asunafo South
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Asuogyaman
- Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, Asutifi North
- Collins Dauda, Asutifi South
- Sanja Nanja, Atebubu/Amantin
- Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, Awutu Senya East
- Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, Awutu Senya West
- Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu, Ayawaso Central
- Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ayawaso East
- Yussif Jajah Issaka, Ayawaso North
- John Setor Dumelo, Ayawaso West Wuogon
- Ahmed Ibrahim, Banda
- Ayariga Mahama, Bawku Central
- Ampaabeng Kyeremeh Simon, Berekum East
- Dickson Kyere-Duah, Berekum West
- Richard Acheampong, Bia East
- Tanko Mustapha Amadu, Bia West
- Jean-Marie Formadi, Biakoye
- Bright Asamoah Brefo, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai
- Issifu Mahmoud, Binduri
- Sampson Ahi, Bodi
- Yusif Sulemana, Bole Bamboi
- Isaac Adongo, Bolgatanga Central
- Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Bolgatanga East
- Charles Bawaduah, Bongo
- Felix Akwetey Okle, Bortianor-Ngleshe Amanfro
- Kofi Iddie Adams, Buem
- James Agalga, Builsa North
- Clement Abas Apaak, Builsa South
- Abed-Nego Lamangin Bandim, Bunkpurugu
- Kwamena Minta Nyarku, Cape Coast North
- George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, Cape Coast South
- Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze, Central Tongu
- Seidu Alhassan Alajor, Chereponi
- Nikyema Billa Alamzy, Chiana-Paga
- Shaibu Mahama, Daboya/Mankarigu
- Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Dadekotopon
- Sebastian Ngmenenso Sandaare, Daffiama/Bussie/Issa
- Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, Dome-Kwabenya
- Isaac Awuku Yibor, Domeabra Obom
- John Kwame Adu Jack, Dormaa Central
- Rachel Amma Owusuah, Dormaa East
- Vincent Oppong Asamoah, Dormaa West
- Bawah Muhammad Braimah, Ejura Sekyeredumase
- Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, Ekumfi
- Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Ellembele
- Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Essikadu-Ketan
- Kofi Arko Nokoe, Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira
- Thomas Winsum Anabah, Garu
- Desmond De-Graft Paitoo, Gomoa East
- Richard Gyan-Mensah, Gomoa West
- Fred Kwesi Agbenyo, Guan
- Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, Ho Central
- Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, Hohoe
- Frederick Yaw Ahenkwah, Jaman North
- Cletus Seidu Dapilah, Jirapa
- Dorcas Toffey, Jomoro
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Juaboso
- Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Keta
- Eric Edem Agbana, Ketu North
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ketu South
- Joseph Kwame Kumah, Kintampo North
- Felicia Adjei, Kintampo South
- Samuel Atta-Mills, Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem
- Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Korle Klottey
- Sebastian Fred Deh, Kpando
- Joseph Akuerteh Tettey, Kpone-Katamanso
- Nelson Kofi Djabab, Krachi East
- Helen Adjoa Ntoso, Krachi West
- Solomon Kuyon, Krachi-Nchumuru
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Krowor
- Philip Fiifi Buckman, Kwesimintsim
- Titus Kofi Beyuo, Lambussie
- Bede Anwataazumo Ziedeng, Lawra
- Benjamin Narteh Ayiku, Ledzokuku
- Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Lower Manya Krobo
- Owen Kwame Frimpong, Lower West Akim
- Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Madina
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- Misbahu Mahama Adams, Mion
- Bentil Godfred Henry, Mpohor
- Mark Kurt Nawaane, Nabdam
- Anthony Mwinkaara Sumah, Nadowli/Kaleo
- Richard Kuuire, Nandom
- Abdul-Khaliq Mohammed Sherif, Nanton
- Simon Akibange Aworigo, Navorongo Central
- Abdul-Salam Adams, New Edubiase
- Samuel Nartey George, Ningo-Prampram
- Joseph Kwasi Mensah, Nkoranza North
- Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, Nkoranza South
- John Kwabena Bless Oti, Nkwanta North
- Geoffrey Kini, Nkwanta South
- Joycelyn Quashie, North Dayi
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu
- Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, Odododiodioo
- Theresa Lardi Awuni, Okaikwei North
- Ernest Adomako, Okaikwei South
- Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, Prestea Huni-Valley
- Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni, Pru West
- Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, Pru-East
- Laadi Ayii Ayamba, Pusiga
- Joseph Nikpe Bukari, Saboba
- Issah Atta, Sagnarigu
- Alhassan Mumuni, Salaga North
- Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, Salaga South
- Andrew Dari Chiwitey, Sawla/Tuna/Kalba
- Pious Kwame Nkuah, Sefwi Akontombra
- Daniel Keshi Bessey, Sege
- Blay Nyameke Armah, Sekondi
- Nasira Afrah Gyekye, Sekyere Afram Plains
- Dominic Napare, Sene East
- Kwame Twumasi Ampofo, Sene West
- Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, Shai-Osudoku
- Emelia Arthur, Shama
- Mohammed Issah Bataglia, Sissala East
- Mohammed Adams Sukparu, Sissala West
- Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, South Dayi
- Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, South Tongu
- Seid Mubarak, Sunyani East
- Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, Sunyani West
- Adama Sulemana, Tain
- Daniel Dung Mahama, Talensi
- Seidu Mahama Alidu, Tamale Central
- Suhuyini Sayibu Alhassan, Tamale North
- Haruna Iddrisu, Tamale South
- Charles Asiedu, Tano South
- Issah Salifu Taylor, Tarkwa/Nsuaem
- Ntebe Ayo William, Tatale-Sanguli
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Techiman North
- Isaac Ashai Odamtten, Tema East
- James Enu, Tema West
- Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Tempane
- David Theophilus Dominic Vondee, Twifo Atti Morkwa
- Emelia Ankomah, Upper Denkyira East
- Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, Upper Manya Krobo
- Emmanuel Drah, Upperwest Akim
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Wa Central
- Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Wa East
- Peter Lanchene Toobu, Wa West
- Isaac Adjei Mensah, Wassa East
- Seidu Haruna, Wenchi
- John Abdulai Jinapor, Yapei Kusawgu
- Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, Yendi
- Albert Tetteh Nyakotey, Yilo Krobo
- Sulemana Alhassan, Yunyoo
- Alhassan Umar, Zabzugu
- Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla, Zebilla
New Patriotic Party (85)
- Bryan Acheampong, Abetifi
- Charles Asuako Owiredu, Abirem
- Nana Ampaw Kwame Addo-Frempong, Abuakwa North
- Kingsley Agyemang, Abuakwa South
- Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, Achiase
- Collins Adomako-Mensah, Afigya Kwabre North
- Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, Afigya Kwabre South
- Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, Afigya Sekyere East
- Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, Ahafo Ano North
- Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah, Ahafo Ano South West
- Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Akim Oda
- Kennedy Nyarko Osei, Akim Swedru
- Samuel Awuku, Akuapim North
- Emmanuel Tobbin, Anyaa-Sowutuom
- Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Asante Akim Central
- Kwaku Asante-Boateng, Asante Akim South
- George Kwame Aboagye, Asene/Manso/Akroso
- Patricia Appiagyei, Asokwa
- John Ntim Fordjour, Assin South
- Abena Osei-Asare, Atiwa East
- Korkor Laurette Asante, Atiwa West
- Kofi Amankwa-Manu, Atwima Kwanwoma
- Seth Osei-Akoto, Atwima Mponua
- Frank Yeboah, Atwima Nwabiagya North
- Shirley Kyei, Atwima Nwabiagya South
- Ida Adjoa Asiedu, Ayensuano
- Francis Asenso-Boakye, Bantama
- Ralph Poku-Adusei, Bekwai
- Dominic Bingab Aduna Nitiwul, Bimbilla
- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, Bosome Freho
- Yaw Osei Adutwum, Bosomtwe
- Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, Effia
- Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Effutu
- Kwabena Boateng, Ejisu
- Kwame Appiah Kodua, Fanteakwa North
- Duke William Allen Kwame Amoako-Atta Ofori-Atta, Fanteakwa South
- Andrew Asiamah Amoako, Fomena
- Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, Gushegu
- Lawrence Agyinsam, Hemang Lower Denkyira
- Kwadwo Damoah, Jaman South
- Francis Kwabena Berepong Owusu-Akyaw, Juaben
- Alexander Agyare, Kade
- Mohammed Amin Adam, Karaga
- Matthew Nyindam, Kpandai
- Ernest Yaw Anim, Kumawu
- Akwasi Gyamfi Onyina-Acheampong, Kwabre East
- Kingsley Nyarko, Kwadaso
- Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, Mampong
- Akwasi Konadu, Manhyia North
- Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South
- Yaw Frimpong Addo, Manso Adubia
- Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, Manso Nkwanta
- Davis Ansah Opoku, Mpraeso
- Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni, Nalerigu/Gambaga
- Nana Osei-Adjei, New Juaben North
- Michael Baafi Okyere, New Juaben South
- Stephen Amoah, Nhyiaeso
- Joseph Frempong, Nkawkaw
- Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Nsawam/Adoagyiri
- Adelaide Ntim, Nsuta/Kwaman Beposo
- Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, Obuasi East
- Kwaku Agyeman Kwarteng, Obuasi West
- Anthony Mmieh, Odotobri
- Fred Kyei Asamoah, Offinso North
- Isaac Yaw Opoku, Offinso South
- Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ofoase Ayirebi
- Michael Kwasi Aidoo, Oforikrom
- Patrick Yaw Boamah, Okaikwei Central
- Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, Okere
- Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Old Tafo
- Abdul Aziz Fatahiya, Savelugu
- Frederick Addy, Suaman
- John Darko, Suame
- Kofi Obiri Yeboah, Subin
- Frank Asiedu Bekoe, Suhum
- Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Takoradi
- Gideon Boako, Tano North
- Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Techiman South
- Charles Forson, Tema Central
- Habib Iddrisu, Tolon
- Gloria Owusu, Trobu
- Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah, Upper Denkyira West
- Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, Walewale
- Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Weija-Gbawe
- Mustapha Ussif, Yagaba-Kubori
Independent (4)
- Ohene Kwame Frimpong, Asante Akim North
- Asare Kwame Obeng, Gomoa Central
- Worlase Kpeli, Kwahu Afram Plains
- Stanley Yaw Nandaya, Wulensi
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | 181 | 67% | 66.7% |
| New Patriotic Party | 85 | 31.5% | 31.9% |
| Independent | 4 | 1.5% | - |
| Seats not yet on our checked list | 6 | - | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 276 seats in the chamber. As of 17 October 2026. Source: Parliament of Ghana (parliament.gh).
As elected, 2024
276
Parliament seats
- National Democratic Congress184(66.7%)
- New Patriotic Party88(31.9%)
- Independents4(1.4%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | 184 | 66.7% |
| New Patriotic Party | 88 | 31.9% |
| Independents | 4 | 1.4% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2024 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 276 seats in the chamber. As of 7 December 2024. Source: Wikipedia, 2024 Ghanaian general election (reference source).
Names, parties and constituencies come from the member list on parliament.gh, checked on 17 October 2026. Parliament states 276 seats and its member list prints 270 member cards, so the six seats its list does not print are absent here. Each record links to the member page we read.
Cabinet
Sources: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Information Services Department, Government of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Health, Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Ministry of Transport, Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Information Services Department of Ghana (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); UN Protocol and Liaison Service Blue Book (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker of Parliament | Alban S. K. Bagbin | - |
| Chief Justice | Paul Baffoe-Bonnie | - |
| Electoral Commission chair | Jean Mensa | - |
| Central bank governor | Johnson Pandit Asiama | - |
Sources: Parliament of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Judicial Service of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Electoral Commission of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Bank of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Ghana election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: 7 Dec 2028, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2026 | Local elections | Due | - | - |
| 7 Dec 2028 | General election | Scheduled | - | - |
Sources: Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2024 | General election | Held | - | John Dramani Mahama (NDC) |
Sources: Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Budget at a glance
Full budget page, 2023 to 2026- Education
- 13.8%
- of the approved budget, 2026
- Health
- 9.6%
- of the approved budget, 2026
- Open Budget Survey
- 46 of 100
- transparency score, 2023
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$114bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 6.0%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$2.4bn
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$1.9bn
- 2025
Today in Ghana
All top stories in Ghana- GhanaCovered by 5 outlets
NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka Ghana Card registration centre
Each outlet's headline
- MyJoyOnline: NIA arrests six staff, dismisses seven over alleged Ghana Card extortion
- Adom FM: NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka Ghana Card registration centrenis
- Starr FM: Ghana Card registration: NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka centre
- 3News: NIA arrests six, sacks seven over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre
- Ghanaian Times: NIA arrests six, terminates appointment of seven others over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre
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- GhanaCovered by 4 outlets
Court dismisses Adu-Boahene’s bid to strike out portions of prosecution’s reply to his no-case submission
Each outlet's headline
- 3News: High Court dismisses Adu-Boahene’s bid to delete prosecution’s submissions
- MyJoyOnline: Court dismisses Adu-Boahene’s bid to strike out portions of prosecution’s reply to his no-case submission
- Starr FM: Written address is not evidence – Court dismisses Adu-Boahene’s request to strike out AG’s reply
- Adom FM: Adu-Boahene loses bid to remove parts of prosecution’s no-case arguments
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NPP introduces early eligibility checks for 2028 parliamentary aspirants at GH¢2,000 fee
Each outlet's headline
- MyJoyOnline: NPP sets November 1–10 for parliamentary aspirants to declare interest
- Adom FM: NPP sets GH¢2,000 fee for parliamentary aspirants ahead of 2028 elections
- Ghana Broadcasting Corporation: NPP Introduces ‘Declaration of Intent’ Portal for 2028 Parliamentary Aspirants in Major Electoral Reform
- Starr FM: NPP opens 10-day declaration of intent window for 2028 parliamentary aspirants, sets GH¢5,000 fee
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Population of Ghana
Ghana had 35.1 million people in 2025, 14th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 38.2 million by 2030. African countries by population. Ghana's regions compared.
Population (2025)
35.1
14th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
22.2 %
36th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
38.2
14th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
154
12th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ghana |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 28.7 |
| 2016 | 29.4 |
| 2017 | 30.0 |
| 2018 | 30.6 |
| 2019 | 31.3 |
| 2020 | 31.9 |
| 2021 | 32.5 |
| 2022 | 33.2 |
| 2023 | 33.8 |
| 2024 | 34.4 |
| 2025 | 35.1 |
| 2026 | 35.7 (partial) |
| 2027 | 36.3 (partial) |
| 2028 | 37.0 (partial) |
| 2029 | 37.6 (partial) |
| 2030 | 38.2 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Ghana
Prices in Ghana rose 14.2% in 2025, 8th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 3% (2025) and 5.8% among people aged 15 to 24. Ghana's own survey put it at 3.2% in 2025. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Ghana's economy.
Inflation (2025)
14.2 %
45th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
3.0 %
14th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
5.8 %
17th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2025)
3.2 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
View the data as a table
| Period | Ghana |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.7 |
| 2011 | 8.7 |
| 2012 | 11.2 |
| 2013 | 11.7 |
| 2014 | 15.5 |
| 2015 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | 17.5 |
| 2017 | 12.4 |
| 2018 | 7.8 |
| 2019 | 7.1 |
| 2020 | 9.9 |
| 2021 | 10.0 |
| 2022 | 31.3 |
| 2023 | 38.1 |
| 2024 | 22.9 |
| 2025 | 14.2 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 2011 | 4.2 | Not published |
| 2012 | 3.1 | Not published |
| 2013 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 4.4 | Not published |
| 2015 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| 2016 | 5.3 | Not published |
| 2017 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | Not published |
| 2019 | 3.1 | Not published |
| 2020 | 3.2 | Not published |
| 2021 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 2022 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 2024 | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| 2025 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Ghana
A child born in Ghana can expect to live 65.7 years (2024). 36 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked. Child deaths by region.
Life expectancy (2024)
65.7
28th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
36
14th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
70
31st highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ghana | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 62.8 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 63.2 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 63.5 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 63.8 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 64.1 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 64.5 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 64.3 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 64.3 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 65.2 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 65.5 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 65.7 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
View the data as a table
| Period | Ghana |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Ghana
76.5% of adults in Ghana can read and write (2021, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Literacy by region · Universities and exam bodies in Ghana.
School-level data for Ghana: SchoolRegistry Ghana, our sister site, lists schools, fees and results.
Adult literacy (2021)
76.5 %
19th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2021)
91.5 %
17th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2022)
2.9 %
32nd highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Ghana
Ghana's Human Development Index was 0.628 in 2023, 143rd of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.63
17th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
72.2 %
10th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
114
19th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
91.9 %
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Ghana | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.49 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.49 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.49 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.50 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.50 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.52 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.52 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.55 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.55 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.56 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.57 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.59 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.59 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.59 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.60 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.62 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.63 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.63 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Ghana safe?
The US State Department rates Ghana at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 1.8 per 100,000 people (2022). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
2
21st safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2022)
1.8
10th lowest of 37 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Ghana
Ghana has had 5 successful coups, the latest on 31 December 1981, and 10 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 20 September 2019: Coup plot
- 23 March 1984: Failed coup attempt
- 19 June 1983: Failed coup attempt
- 23 November 1982: Failed coup attempt
- 31 December 1981: Coup (succeeded)
- 4 June 1979: Coup (succeeded)
- 15 May 1979: Failed coup attempt
- 5 July 1978: Coup (succeeded)
Voice and accountability (2025)
64
7th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
67
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
46
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Ghana's debt
Government debt was 48.8% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is bondholders, owed 36.1% of public debt abroad (2024). Ghana's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
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Where Ghana ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person19th of 53$3,271, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy9th of 53$115 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population14th of 5335.1 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area33rd of 54238,539 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy28th of 5465.7 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory10th of 54Level 2, increased cautionSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office43rd longest of 51John Dramani Mahama, 1 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age25th youngest of 5167 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Ghana. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/ghana