MigrantoImmigrants in Ghana
453.3K foreign-born residents — the #82 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Togo | 115972 |
| Nigeria | 90111 |
| Ivory Coast | 82933 |
| Burkina Faso | 75339 |
| Liberia | 39038 |
| Benin | 22051 |
| Niger | 7760 |
| Mali | 6592 |
| Sierra Leone | 3061 |
| Gambia | 2109 |
| United Kingdom | 1782 |
| Lebanon | 1290 |
| India | 1116 |
| USA | 800 |
| Rwanda | 488 |
| Canada | 361 |
| Italy | 302 |
| China | 297 |
| France | 284 |
| Netherlands | 238 |
| Switzerland | 189 |
| Guinea | 178 |
| Cameroon | 147 |
| Senegal | 95 |
| Pakistan | 85 |
| Russia | 85 |
| Japan | 70 |
| Syria | 65 |
| Poland | 58 |
| Israel | 57 |
| Egypt | 48 |
| Australia | 41 |
| Ethiopia | 37 |
| DR Congo | 37 |
| Philippines | 34 |
| Sudan | 30 |
| Sri Lanka | 23 |
| Kenya | 17 |
| Chad | 17 |
| Algeria | 15 |
| Mauritania | 15 |
| Brazil | 15 |
| Tanzania | 9 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Ghana.
Ghana is a primary destination for emigrants from Liberia
Ghana attracts 27% of all emigrants from Liberia, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Togo is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Togo accounts for 26% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 20%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 40% to 26%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 153715 |
| 1995 | 241780 |
| 2000 | 179184 |
| 2005 | 276975 |
| 2010 | 287801 |
| 2015 | 353230 |
| 2020 | 405709 |
| 2024 | 453291 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Togo | Nigeria | Ivory Coast | Burkina Faso | Liberia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61553 | 14876 | 4902 | 41668 | 9824 |
| 1995 | 144121 | 14826 | 4885 | 41526 | 14538 |
| 2000 | 72060 | 16584 | 5465 | 46451 | 13084 |
| 2005 | 86196 | 28321 | 25762 | 50321 | 50459 |
| 2010 | 73412 | 57056 | 52511 | 48452 | 24718 |
| 2015 | 90343 | 70214 | 64621 | 58704 | 30418 |
| 2020 | 103799 | 80652 | 74228 | 67431 | 34940 |
| 2024 | 115972 | 90111 | 82933 | 75339 | 39038 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Ghana as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Ghana
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Ghana?
Around 453.3K foreign-born residents live in Ghana, making it the #82-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Ghana come from?
Most immigrants in Ghana come from Togo, Nigeria and Ivory Coast — these three countries account for about 64% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Ghana are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Ghana — that's 453.3K out of a total population of 34.4M.
How has immigration to Ghana changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Ghana has grown from 353.2K to 453.3K people, a growth of about 28%.
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