Ghana’s urban population hits 19.8 million as housing, sanitation gaps persist
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Ghana's urban population reached nearly 19.8 million people in 2025. This group makes up 58.7 per cent of the total population. The growth has brought new attention to the demand for essential services. Housing remains a primary concern for the country. Sanitation gaps also persist as more people move to cities.
Nearly 19.8 million people, representing 58.7 per cent of Ghana’s population, lived in urban areas in 2025, putting renewed focus on the country’s growing demand for housing, sanitation and other essential services.