Ghana: Population, male
In , Ghana's Population, male was 17.19 million.
That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . Ghana ranks #46 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 17.19M
- Trough
- 11.20M
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +10.1%
- +1.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.7%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, male |
|---|---|
| 17.194M | |
| 16.878M | |
| 16.561M | |
| 16.248M | |
| 15.934M | |
| 15.621M | |
| 15.311M | |
| 14.997M | |
| 14.670M | |
| 14.339M |
About Population, male
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ghana's Population, male in 2024?
- In 2024, Ghana's Population, male was 17.19 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ghana's Population, male rising or falling?
- Ghana's Population, male rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ghana rank globally on Population, male?
- In 2024, Ghana ranked #46 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
- How does Ghana's Population, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 48.
- What is Population, male and how is it measured?
- Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.