Ghanaians
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The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast.[29] Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population.[28][30] The word "Ghana" means "warrior king".[31] An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent.[32] The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast.[33]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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c. 34 million | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Ghana : 34 million (2024 estimate)[1][better source needed] | |
Nigeria | 500,000 (2021)[2] |
United States | 116,807 (2011)[n1][3] |
United Kingdom | 113,000+ (2021)[n1][4] |
Ivory Coast | 111,024 |
Italy | 50,414 (2015)[n1][5][6][7] |
Netherlands | 40,000 (2003)[n1][6][8] |
Canada | 35,495 (2016)[n1][6][9] |
Germany | 39,270 (2020)[n1][10] |
Spain | 12,699 (2007) [n1][11] |
Lebanon | 10,297 (2013) [n1][12] |
France | 10,000 (2007) [n1][13] |
South Africa | 10,000 (2010)[n1][14][failed verification] |
Belgium | 5,600 (2015) [n1] |
Australia | 3,866 (2011) [n1][15] |
Israel | 3,000 (2003) [n1][16] |
Norway | 2,424 (2014) [n1][17] |
Japan | 2,000[18] |
Finland | 2,135 (2017) [n1][19] |
Senegal | 2,000[18] |
Sweden | 1,754 (2009) [n1][20] |
Denmark | 1,600 (2015) [n1][21] |
Cuba | 533 (2011) [n1][22] |
Turkey | 500 (2012) [n1] |
New Zealand | 277 (2007) [n1][23] |
Russia | 200 (2011) [n1][24] |
Brazil | 442,189 (2013)[n1][25] |
United Arab Emirates | 300 |
Togo | 47,000[18] |
Benin | 16,000[18] |
Liberia | 8,000[18] |
Mali | 6,000[18] |
Languages | |
Religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
^[n1] Ghanaian citizens or Ghanaian card nationals. |
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