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Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule, in 1957, under Kwame Nkrumah.
Ghana
Republic of Ghana
Population, GDP, and key facts about Ghana — updated for 2026.
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Ghana quick facts
- Population
- 34,427,414
- Area
- 238,539 km²
- Population density
- 148 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 83.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 2.4K
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (₵, GHS)
- Language
- English
Ghana at human scale
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What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What is Ghana's population?
Ghana has a population of 34,427,414.
What is Ghana's GDP per capita?
Ghana's GDP per capita is US$ 2.4K.
What is the currency of Ghana?
The currency of Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
Is Ghana bigger than Mozambique?
Mozambique is about 3.4× the size of Ghana by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.