Urban population (% of total population) in Ghana was reported at 59.85 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

The share of urban population in Ghana was 59.24 percent in 2023. In a steady upward trend, the share rose by 35.99 percentage points from 1960.

Ghana GH: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 3.393 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.455 % for 2016. Ghana GH: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 4.071 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.662 % in 1960 and a record low of 2.328 % in 1978. Ghana GH: Urban Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Actual value and historical data chart for Ghana Urban Population

Urban population growth (annual %) in Ghana was reported at 2.9095 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Urban population (% of total population) and country Ghana. Indicator Definition:Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.The indicator "Urban population (% of total population)" stands at 59.85 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.04 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.04.The 3 year change in percent is 3.22.The 5 year change in percent is 5.55.The 10 year change in percent is 12.05.The Serie's long term average value is 39.77. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 50.49 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +157.41%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Ghana GH: Population Living in Slums: % of Urban Population data was reported at 37.900 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.100 % for 2009. Ghana GH: Population Living in Slums: % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 45.400 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.500 % in 1990 and a record low of 37.900 % in 2014. Ghana GH: Population Living in Slums: % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population living in slums is the proportion of the urban population living in slum households. A slum household is defined as a group of individuals living under the same roof lacking one or more of the following conditions: access to improved water, access to improved sanitation, sufficient living area, and durability of housing.; ; UN HABITAT, retrieved from the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals database. Data are available at : http://mdgs.un.org/; Weighted Average;

The share of urban population with access to electricity in Ghana stood at **** percent in 2023. Between 1993 and 2023, the share rose by **** percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Ghana GH: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 18.198 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.858 % for 2016. Ghana GH: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 22.929 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.641 % in 1980 and a record low of 16.407 % in 2011. Ghana GH: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

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This dataset is about countries per year in Ghana. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, individuals using the Internet, and urban population.

This statistic shows the biggest cities in Ghana, as of 2010. In September 2010, approximately **** million people lived in Accra, making it the biggest city in Ghana.

The population of Ghana

Accra and Kumasi, are by far the biggest cities in Ghana. Both metropolises boast populations of around two million inhabitants, while the majority of the other cities in Ghana have populations below *******. with Accra being the capital, both cities are located on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean; Accra stretches along the coast, while Kumasi is located in the rain forest region inland and to the north of Accra.

Ghana is in the middle of an ever-growing urbanization, and its economy has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. While growth has now slowed somewhat, it is expected to pick up again in the future.

Alongside an increasing urbanization, Ghana is rapidly shifting from agriculture as its main source of GDP to an increasingly dominant services sector, alongside growth in industry. While the majority of employment is still largely agriculturally based, this will change, and with increasing urbanization and increasing economic growth, Ghana will need to cope with the transition; as of 2010, for example, ** percent of the urban population in Ghana was still living in slums. Ghana will have to deal with these changes, reduce the negative side effects and increase the positive ones. The provision and accessibility to urban services and infrastructure will improve the quality of life for an increasingly urban population, but it will need to be properly planned.

Ghana GH: People Practicing Open Defecation: Urban: % of Urban Population data was reported at 8.215 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.233 % for 2014. Ghana GH: People Practicing Open Defecation: Urban: % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.346 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.476 % in 2000 and a record low of 8.215 % in 2015. Ghana GH: People Practicing Open Defecation: Urban: % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Actual value and historical data chart for Ghana Access To Electricity Urban Percent Of Urban Population

Ghana GH: People Using Basic Drinking Water Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data was reported at 87.829 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.377 % for 2014. Ghana GH: People Using Basic Drinking Water Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 84.439 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.829 % in 2015 and a record low of 81.049 % in 2000. Ghana GH: People Using Basic Drinking Water Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank: Health Statistics. The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (washdata.org).; Weighted Average;

This dataset is about countries per year in Ghana. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, birth rate, and urban population.

Ghana GH: Rural Population data was reported at 12,857,780.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,763,826.000 Person for 2016. Ghana GH: Rural Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9,077,181.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,857,780.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 5,105,497.000 Person in 1960. Ghana GH: Rural Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Sum;

This dataset is about countries per year in Ghana. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, net energy imports, and urban population.

Ghana GH: People Using Basic Sanitation Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data was reported at 18.765 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.679 % for 2014. Ghana GH: People Using Basic Sanitation Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 18.122 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.765 % in 2015 and a record low of 17.479 % in 2000. Ghana GH: People Using Basic Sanitation Services: Urban: % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ghana – Table GH.World Bank: Health Statistics. The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, compositing toilets or pit latrines with slabs.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (washdata.org).; Weighted average;

Actual value and historical data chart for Ghana People Practicing Open Defecation Urban Percent Of Urban Population