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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Ghana

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population35.06M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$114.21B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.26K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth65.72024 · yearsInternet use72.2%2024 · % of populationForest area35.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
6.3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Ghana2023 · 6.3%
03.77.411.114.81960199320252001: 14.8%2002: 13.4%2003: 12.6%2004: 12%2005: 11.1%2006: 10.4%2007: 9.2%2008: 8.1%2009: 6.9%2010: 6.9%2011: 7.3%2012: 7.7%2013: 8%2014: 8.7%2015: 9.4%2016: 9.5%2017: 8.8%2018: 7.5%2019: 6.6%2020: 5.7%2021: 5.6%2022: 5.9%2023: 6.3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Ghana in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Accra
Country code
GHA

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