Ghana is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 35.1 million people (UN estimate), the 46th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1957Population: 46th
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Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 35.1 million (46th)
Area
238,537 km² (79th)
UN member since
March 8, 1957
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Ghana in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 35.1 million, the 46th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 238,537 km², the 79th largest of the 193. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 147.
Joining the United Nations
Ghana joined the United Nations on March 8, 1957.
That was 1 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Ghana’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Ghana on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Ghana, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.