Ghana: Population, female
In , Ghana's Population, female was 17.23 million.
That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Ghana ranks #45 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 17.23M
- Trough
- 11.25M
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +10.2%
- +2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.8%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 17.233M | |
| 16.910M | |
| 16.588M | |
| 16.271M | |
| 15.954M | |
| 15.638M | |
| 15.326M | |
| 15.012M | |
| 14.686M | |
| 14.357M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ghana's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Ghana's Population, female was 17.23 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ghana's Population, female rising or falling?
- Ghana's Population, female rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ghana rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Ghana ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Ghana's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.