Accra's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,861,000. In 1950, the population of Accra was 177,147. Accra has grown by 72,620 in the last year, which represents a 2.6% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Accra, which typically includes Accra's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.