Accra: population and official figures
What is the population of Accra?
Accra, the capital of Ghana, had 1,594,419 inhabitants (city proper) on 26 September 2010, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Accra rank among cities in Ghana?
Of the 8 cities the UN table lists for Ghana (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 2nd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Accra?
Women and girls made up 52.1% of residents (830,549 female, 763,870 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Accra?
In Ghana, cities and towns are run by metropolitan: 70% of members elected without party labels; up to 30% appointed by the president in consultation with traditional authorities and others; MPs sit without a vote. The chief executive (MMDCE) is nominated by the president and needs approval from two-thirds of the assembly. Main local government: planning, sanitation, basic schools and health facilities, local taxes and bylaws.
How local power works in Ghana
Cities of a similar size in Ghana
- Kumasi 1,730,249
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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