Ghana Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Ghana's urban population was 58.89% in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ghana's urban population stood at 58.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.52% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.89% by 2025. Ghana ranked 133rd globally.
Ghana’s urban population share has risen steadily from 23.29 percent in 1960 to 58.89 percent in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the country 133rd globally. The near‑doubling of the urban share reflects sustained rural‑to‑urban migration, accelerated by expanding services, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects in Accra and Kumasi. The pace of urbanisation now parallels that of Albania, whose 2025 urban share stands at 58.91 percent, and exceeds that of Croatia at 57.75 percent, indicating Ghana’s transition toward a more city‑centric economy. While the increase has supported economic diversification, it also raises challenges for housing, transport and public services that must be managed to avoid congestion and informal settlements. Continued investment in affordable housing, public transit and regional development is likely to moderate the speed of urban growth, but absent major policy shifts the upward trajectory is expected to persist over the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 59.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.89% | +0.52% | #133 |
| 2024 | 58.37% | +0.56% | #83 |
| 2023 | 57.81% | +0.56% | #83 |
| 2022 | 57.25% | +0.56% | #83 |
| 2021 | 56.70% | +0.48% | #82 |
| 2020 | 56.22% | +0.49% | #82 |
| 2019 | 55.72% | +0.51% | #82 |
| 2018 | 55.22% | +0.52% | #86 |
| 2017 | 54.70% | +0.53% | #85 |
| 2016 | 54.17% | +0.54% | #86 |
| 2015 | 53.62% | +0.56% | #82 |
| 2014 | 53.07% | +0.57% | #82 |
| 2013 | 52.50% | +0.58% | #82 |
| 2012 | 51.92% | +0.59% | #81 |
| 2011 | 51.33% | +0.60% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's urban population was 58.89% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's urban population peaked at 58.89% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Ghana was 23.29% in 1960.
Ghana ranks 133rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's urban population is projected to reach 58.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Ghana in 2025 was 58.89%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_urban-population,
title = {Ghana Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}