Which has higher population, Australia or Ghana?

Ghana, at 25,512 against 23,430 in Australia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Ghana?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Australia vs Ghana: Population

Australia

23,430

in 2030

Ghana

25,512

in 2030

Australia rank

49th

Ghana rank

47th

Population over time

Australia
Ghana

How they compare

Ghana currently reports 25,512 against 23,430 in Australia, a difference of 2,082.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Australia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 49th and Ghana ranks 47th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 3 and Ghana in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	Ghana	Difference	Ahead
1990s	14,139	9,619	4,519	Australia
2000s	16,259	13,189	3,070	Australia
2010s	19,299	17,450	1,849	Australia
2020s	22,071	22,413	342.46	Ghana
2030s	23,430	25,512	2,083	Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Australia or Ghana?: Ghana, at 25,512 against 23,430 in Australia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Australia and Ghana?: 2,082, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Ghana?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Australia and Ghana rank globally for population?: Australia ranks 49th and Ghana ranks 47th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.