Youth working-age population in Ghana
Ghana: Youth working-age population was 8,574 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Youth working-age population in Ghana, 2010–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth working-age population in Ghana is 8,574, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth working-age population in Ghana peaked at 8,880 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,190, in 2015.
Ghana ranks 10th of 57 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Youth working-age population in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,993 | — |
| 2013 | 7,044 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,190 | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 7,575 | +46.0% |
| 2021 | 8,880 | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 8,233 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 8,325 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 8,574 | +3.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 8,574 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,727, 1.8× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 8,574 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,057, 1.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,701 | 5,190 | 7,575 | 4 |
| 2020s | 8,503 | 8,233 | 8,880 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More gender data for Ghana
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,710 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.3902 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 25,512 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 25,512 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 428,908 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 442,748 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 424,540 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 437,618 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 420,712 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth working-age population in Ghana?
- Youth working-age population in Ghana was 8,574 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth working-age population recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 8,880 in 2021.
- What is the lowest youth working-age population recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,190 in 2015.
- How does Ghana rank for youth working-age population?
- Ghana ranks 10th out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth working-age population rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The youth working-age population is defined as persons aged between 15 and 29 years old. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.