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Ghana
Gold Coast, Cocoa Heart
Overview
One of West Africa's most stable democracies, known as the "Gateway to Africa," with a rich gold-trading heritage, lively markets, and a booming creative scene.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Land Area
238,533 km²
Capital
Accra
Languages
English
Currencies
Ghanaian cedi (₵)
At a Glance
56
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
21
Freedom
84
Security
63
Life Expectancy
66.1 yrs
Median Age
20.9 yrs
Urbanization
60%
Cost Index
30
Housing Index
10
Healthcare Access
25/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.5°C
Average AQI
36
Most Temperate Cities
1 East Gonja 27.8°C
2 West Mamprusi 27.8°C
3 Kintampo North 27.8°C
4 Mamprugu-Moagduri 27.6°C
5 West Gonja 27.4°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Swedru 36 AQI
2 Nkoranza South 36 AQI
3 Pru East 36 AQI
4 Pru West 36 AQI
5 Bunkpurugu-Nyakpanduri 36 AQI
Cities
Swedru Nkoranza South Pru East Pru West Bunkpurugu-Nyakpanduri Sene West Teshi Old Town Techiman North Dunkwa Medina Estates Foso Atsiaman
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Mumford North East Gonja Sefwi-Wiawso Sefwi-Akontombra Aowin Asunafo North Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Asutifi North Bia West Tano North Tano South Shama Junction Kpandu West Gonja East Gonja Nkwanta South Berekum East Berekum West Dormaa Central Kpandae Yunyoo-Nasuan West Mamprusi Jaman South Mamprugu-Moagduri East Mamprusi Atebubu-Amantin Kintampo North Kintampo South Nkoranza North Kumasi Accra Tamale Sekondi-Takoradi Takoradi Cape Coast Tema Krachi East Koforidua Tain Wa Sunyani West Jaman North Asunafo South Chereponi Kasoa Gbawe Ho Nkwanta North Juaboso Sunyani Biakoye Winneba Ejura Nungua Techiman Bolgatanga Aflao Bawku Akim Oda Krachi West Dome Hohoe Yendi Suhum Asamankese Wenchi Konongo Mampong Agogo Bibiani Prestea Axim Tarkwa Elmina Anloga Akwatia Bekwai Savelugu Tafo Begoro Salaga Navrongo Saltpond Keta Apam Aburi Akropong Kete Krachi Akim Swedru Kibi Mpraeso Aboso Bole Krachi Nchumuru Banda Kadjebi Jasikan Dormaa East Dormaa West Bia East Asutifi South Sene East Bodi Nsawam Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Suaman North Gonja Obuase Central Gonja
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 30
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 10
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 35.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 13/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 11/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 65 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 43
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.39% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 26 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 36/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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