Accra's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,951,532. In 1970, the population of Accra was 624,091. Accra has grown by 64,685 in the last year, which represents a 2.24% annual change. These population values and projections come from CityPopulation Ghana cities and urban localities census series and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 4,529,118 | 5.13% |
| Accra | 2,951,532 | 2.24% |
| Tamale | 826,457 | 5.13% |
| Takoradi | 692,602 | 5.13% |
| Sekondi | 508,184 | 5.13% |
| Cape Coast | 378,106 | 5.13% |
| Ashaiman | 280,111 | 2.42% |
| Amanfrom | 265,879 | 5.13% |
| Ho | 232,640 | 5.13% |
| Koforidua | 203,811 | 3.31% |
| Obuasi | 203,437 | 2.2% |
| Hohoe | 163,891 | 5.13% |
| Tema New Town | 162,308 | 3.98% |
| Oduponkpehe | 154,417 | 5.13% |
| Gbawe | 154,355 | 5.13% |
| Mandela | 137,716 | 5.13% |
| Tema | 137,114 | -0.12% |
| Buduburam | 112,523 | 5.13% |
| Lashibi | 110,787 | 5.13% |
| Dome | 108,677 | 5.13% |
| Aflao | 106,910 | 3.96% |
| Bolgatanga | 103,863 | 2.92% |
| Winneba | 100,456 | 3.6% |
| Berekum | 99,181 | 3.59% |
| Sunyani | 99,065 | 1.82% |
| Taifa | 95,934 | 5.13% |
| Mankessim | 93,497 | 5.13% |
| Techiman | 89,625 | 1.81% |
| Madina | 85,117 | 0.4% |
| Kintampo | 83,871 | 4.27% |
| New Achimota | 83,539 | 5.13% |
| Assin Fosu | 81,661 | 5.02% |
| Bawku | 80,796 | 1.76% |
| Bibiani | 80,476 | 5.04% |
| Akim Oda | 80,114 | 2.83% |
| Konongo | 79,447 | 4.28% |
| Wa | 78,716 | 0.64% |
| Yendi | 77,011 | 2.52% |
| Awoshie | 72,982 | 5.13% |
| Ahwiaa | 72,392 | 5.13% |
| Agona Swedru | 72,169 | 1.78% |
| Akatsi | 71,981 | 5.13% |
| Asamankese | 71,951 | 2.83% |
| Dormaa Ahenkro | 67,561 | 4.25% |
| Suhum | 67,216 | 3.02% |
| Mampong | 65,998 | 2.86% |
| Sakumono | 65,713 | 4.65% |
| Atebubu | 63,673 | 4.55% |
| Effiduase | 62,635 | 4.76% |
| Bimbilla | 62,228 | 4.26% |
| Ejura | 61,355 | 2.86% |
| Nsawam | 55,899 | 2.42% |
| Nkawkaw | 55,674 | 0.94% |
| Nsuatre | 55,431 | 4.22% |
| Wenchi | 55,232 | 2.63% |
| Agogo | 54,487 | 2.56% |
| Dunkwa-on-Offin | 53,475 | 2.78% |
| Mim | 52,372 | 3.35% |
| Tarkwa | 52,036 | 2.06% |
| Dambai | 50,519 | 5.13% |
| Axim | 49,625 | 3.22% |
| Kade | 49,019 | 3.81% |
| Savelugu | 46,631 | 2.44% |
| Bekwai | 42,973 | 3.05% |
| Yeji | 42,714 | 3.25% |
| Goaso | 39,453 | 4.25% |
| Nkoranza | 39,335 | 2.31% |
| Akwatia | 35,010 | 2.04% |
| Prestea | 33,075 | 1.61% |
| New Tafo | 32,815 | 2.2% |
| Adenta East | 31,070 | 0% |
| Dzodze | 30,406 | 1.84% |
| Elmina | 30,072 | 1.37% |
| Anloga | 24,373 | 0.6% |
| Nalerigu | 18,863 | 2.21% |
| Damongo | 18,209 | 0.89% |
| Sefwi-Wiawso | 15,862 | 2.33% |
