Ghana’s population is expected to reach 33,007,618 in 2024, a 1.07-fold growth compared to 2021 when it was 30,832,019.
This population increase is considered a significant milestone for the country.
According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, Ghana’s population is 30.8 million.
Forecasts for 2050 predict that there will be a million more women than men in the country
The expected demographic change in Ghana, with one million more women than projected by 2050, will have significant impacts on various aspects of Ghanaian society, including economic development, healthcare, social structures and gender dynamics.
The statistics service predicted an annual increase of 711,706 people from 2021 to 2030 and estimated that the population will reach 37.24 million by the end of this decade.
The forecast that there will be one million more women than men in Ghana by 205 should spur policymakers, businesses and society at large to take action
By addressing the challenges and opportunities of this demographic shift, Ghana can realize its potential for positive transformation and long-term progress.
Through initiatives focused on gender equality, healthcare improvements and women’s economic empowerment, Ghana can use this projected inequality as a catalyst for sustainable development and positive change.
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