Total population by age (70 years old) in Ghana
Ghana: Total population by age was 78.96 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
78.96
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
66th
of 234 countries
All-time high
78.96
in 2023
All-time low
12.68
in 1960
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Ghana, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 78.96 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Ghana peaked at 78.96 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12.68, in 1960.
Ghana ranks 66th of 234 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 14.95 | — |
| 1951 | 14.69 | -1.7% |
| 1952 | 14.43 | -1.7% |
| 1953 | 14.19 | -1.7% |
| 1954 | 13.95 | -1.7% |
| 1955 | 13.72 | -1.6% |
| 1956 | 13.5 | -1.6% |
| 1957 | 13.28 | -1.6% |
| 1958 | 13.07 | -1.6% |
| 1959 | 12.87 | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 12.68 | -1.5% |
| 1961 | 12.83 | +1.2% |
| 1962 | 13.37 | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 13.93 | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 14.52 | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 15.33 | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 16.08 | +4.9% |
| 1967 | 16.47 | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 16.89 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 17.37 | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 17.47 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 17.02 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 16.54 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 16.42 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 16.53 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 16.87 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 17.29 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 17.93 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 18.65 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 19.63 | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 20.42 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 20.21 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 20.29 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 21.31 | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 22.4 | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 23.43 | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 24.29 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 24.79 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 25.39 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 26.49 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 27.87 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 28.95 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 29.61 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 30.12 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 31.17 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 33.05 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 35.16 | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 37.27 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 39.26 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 41.02 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 43.17 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 45.74 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 48.1 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 50.43 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 52.51 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 53.6 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 54.6 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 56.04 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 57.47 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 58.34 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 58.81 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 60.01 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 61.28 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 61.16 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 60.59 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 61.26 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 62.16 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 63.03 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 65.61 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 69.28 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 71.91 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 73.8 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 76.14 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 78.96 | +3.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 78.96 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.48, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 78.96 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.37, 2.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13.86 | 12.87 | 14.95 | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.94 | 12.68 | 17.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.44 | 16.42 | 19.63 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.9 | 20.21 | 26.49 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.35 | 27.87 | 41.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52 | 43.17 | 58.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.32 | 58.81 | 69.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.2 | 71.91 | 78.96 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More population data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,232 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2469 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.28 million people (2100)
- Population density 296.87 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5066 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Ghana?
- Total population by age in Ghana was 78.96 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 78.96 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.68 in 1960.
- How does Ghana rank for total population by age?
- Ghana ranks 66th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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