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Let the people have a say

Ghana

Capital

Accra

First surveyed in

1999

Population

31. 07 million

Ghana has completed surveys with Afrobarometer in 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024. Surveys are conducted in Akan, English, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani and Dagaari. Surveys are managed by CDD-Ghana as national partner. CDD-Ghana is also the Core Partner for Francophone, North and West Africa.

Key stats

Data from the Round 10 survey in Ghana

90 %

Ghanaians have electricity connected to their homes. Among those who have a connection, 75% say power is available all or most of the time.

62 %

Ghanaians say the government should ensure universal access to adequate health care, even if that means raising taxes.

82 %

citizens say the media should “constantly investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption.

Publications

AD995: To borga or not? More young Ghanaians consider emigrating in search of economic opportunity

Summary of results

Ghana Round 10 summary of results

AD959: Majority of Ghanaians consider emigration; young and educated most likely to look abroad

News releases

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Ghanaians back media’s watchdog role, but trust and perceptions of press freedom weaken

World Health Day: Most Ghanaians worry about access to affordable medical care, new Afrobarometer study shows

Repeal of the electronic transaction levy (e-levy) aligns with Ghanaians’ wishes ahead of 2024 election

Survey resources

Ghana Round 10 data (2024)

Ghana Round 10 codebook (2024)

Merged Round 9 codebook (39 Countries) (2023)

Partners

Core Partner

Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)

Ghana