🇬🇭 Ghana
Population: 35,064,272 in 2025 for Ghana (Africa), position 47 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Ghana: $3,257 /inh. (2025), ranking 156 out of 211. Economic growth is 6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 14.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Ghana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Ghana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Legal monthly minimum wage (157/168), Inflation (consumer prices) (178/191), Open defecation (196/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Ghana has $3,257 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Ghana has 3 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Ghana has 14.2 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Ghana has 6 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 6 % | 2025 | 35 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 13.3 % | 2021 | 39 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 4 % | 2025 | 50 of 211 |
| GDP | $114.2B | 2025 | 70 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $301.9B | 2025 | 70 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,842 /inh. | 2021 | 134 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $8,610 /inh. | 2025 | 148 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $3,257 /inh. | 2025 | 156 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,630 /inh. | 2025 | 161 of 205 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 12.56 LCU/$ | 2025 | 105 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 28.9 % | 2025 | 138 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 14.2 % | 2025 | 178 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 14.4 % | 2025 | 191 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 5.8 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 67.5 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 34.6 % | 2025 | 47 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.8 % | 2025 | 96 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.3 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.5 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 47.2 % | 2025 | 138 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 8.2 % | 2025 | 24 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $31.1B | 2025 | 70 of 205 |
| Services exports | $10.1B | 2025 | 71 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 35.1 % | 2024 | 100 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 69 % | 2024 | 121 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.9 % | 2024 | 123 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 1.6 % | 2023 | 147 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.9B | 2025 | 70 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 2.1 % | 2023 | 76 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.1 % | 2025 | 101 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 897,000 arr. | 2015 | 103 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.7 % | 2025 | 117 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $191M | 2020 | 141 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 39.5 % | 2023 | 15 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -1.7 % | 2023 | 67 of 158 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2010 | 82 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 22.7 % | 2022 | 98 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 12.4 % | 2023 | 113 of 161 |
| Military spending | 0.5 % | 2025 | 154 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 4.8 % | 2024 | 184 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 46.9 % | 2024 | 70 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $12.1B | 2025 | 79 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 14.4 % | 2025 | 80 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.8 months | 2025 | 106 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 7.9 % | 2025 | 172 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 83 % | 2024 | 28 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 21.3 % | 2025 | 35 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 29.3 % | 2025 | 57 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 10.1 % | 2025 | 97 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 12.4 % | 2024 | 153 of 178 |
| Services | 42.9 % | 2025 | 174 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 9.9 % | 2024 | 176 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,064,272 inhab. | 2025 | 47 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 35.4 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 64.5 per 100 | 2025 | 56 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 79 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 79 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 87.9 % | 2024 | 110 of 145 |
| Urban population | 58.9 % | 2025 | 130 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 135 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 70.6 % | 2018 | 145 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 60.8 % | 2025 | 158 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 164 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.8 % | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 20.9 yrs | 2023 | 180 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 25.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 44 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.34 children/woman | 2024 | 45 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.83 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 117 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 58.7 yrs | 2023 | 139 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 27.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 144 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 25.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 144 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 35.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 146 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 17.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 151 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 31.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 157 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 68.2 yrs | 2024 | 184 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 63.3 yrs | 2024 | 185 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 65.7 yrs | 2024 | 186 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 26.7 % | 2023 | 89 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.11 per 1,000 | 2023 | 93 of 196 |
| Undernourishment | 6.4 % | 2024 | 98 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.5 % | 2024 | 127 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 126 per 100,000 | 2024 | 152 of 206 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 89.9 % | 2024 | 153 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.27 per 1,000 | 2023 | 153 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 0.7 per 1,000 | 2015 | 166 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 2.9 % | 2023 | 176 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 31.6 % | 2024 | 195 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 17.8 % | 2024 | 196 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 3.3 % | 2024 | 2 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 6 % | 2024 | 2 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 2.7 % | 2024 | 4 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 0.6 % | 2024 | 8 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 4.8 % | 2024 | 15 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 14.5 % | 2024 | 52 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 23.9 % | 2024 | 87 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 168.8 cm | 2014 | 124 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 157.9 cm | 2014 | 125 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 126 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.6 L/person | 2024 | 135 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 155 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 95.5 % | 2014 | 5 of 80 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.8 | 2003 | 6 of 204 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 83.8 % | 2014 | 7 of 112 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 7.8 % | 2020 | 13 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.5 % | 2014 | 14 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.67 | 2003 | 41 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.67 | 2003 | 45 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 19.9 % | 2020 | 59 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 71.3 % | 2020 | 87 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.1 % | 2020 | 126 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.5 % | 2024 | 159 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 32.2 % | 2016 | 34 of 169 |
| Gini index | 43.5 | 2016 | 144 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 39 % | 2016 | 144 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.7 % | 2016 | 151 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 151.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 72 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,420 km | 2026 | 78 of 230 |
| Total area | 238,539 km² | 2024 | 80 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Land area | 227,533 km² | 2024 | 81 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 539 km | 2026 | 99 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 8 ° | 2026 | 156 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,187 mm | 2022 | 76 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.1 % | 2015 | 89 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 914 m³/inh. | 2022 | 131 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 190 m | 2026 | 132 of 166 |
| Highest point | 885 m | 2026 | 168 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 55.4 % | 2024 | 48 of 207 |
| Arable land | 20.7 % | 2024 | 53 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 30.9 % | 2024 | 111 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 15.3 % | 2025 | 122 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.89 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.91 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.61 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.71 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.49 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.71 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.36 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.72 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.91 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.9 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.9 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 39 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.89 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.67 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.83 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 42 pts | 2024 | 80 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.36 | 2025 | 83 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.57 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.13 | 2025 | 97 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.11 | 2025 | 98 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0 | 2025 | 98 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.62 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.09 | 2025 | 112 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.18 | 2025 | 113 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.43 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 19.2 % | 2008 | 72 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.1 % | 2025 | 100 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,951 | 2025 | 110 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 14.6 % | 2025 | 151 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 66.7 /100 | 2025 | 105 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 46.5 /100 | 2025 | 150 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.6 pts | 2025 | 177 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.8 per 100,000 | 2022 | 75 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 46.5 % | 2022 | 49 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 23.4 % | 2022 | 109 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 27.8 % | 2022 | 131 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 57.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 160 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 234 per 100,000 | 2023 | 162 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 78.9 % | 2018 | 169 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 3.6 % | 2024 | 10 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 38.4 % | 2020 | 38 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 16.8 % | 2019 | 66 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.6 /10 | 2024 | 95 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 25.2 % | 2022 | 146 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $99.88 | 2024 | 154 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $33.25 | 2024 | 157 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 16.1 % | 2022 | 69 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Ghana?
Ghana has about 35,064,272 inhabitants (2025), ranking 47 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Ghana?
GDP per capita is $3,257 /inh. (2025): Ghana ranks 156 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Ghana?
Annual inflation is 14.2 % (2025); Ghana ranks 178 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Ghana?
The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025); Ghana ranks 40 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Ghana stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Ghana has $3,257 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Ghana come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.