Ghana’s population density increased steadily from 1990 to 2021, reflecting ongoing population growth and urbanization. In 1990, the density stood at 68 people per square kilometer and rose consistently throughout the decade, reaching 86 by 2000. This upward trend continued into the 2000s, with the density surpassing 100 people per sq. km by 2006. By 2021, the population density had reached 144 people per sq. km. Key factors contributing to this rise include high birth rates, urban expansion, and migration to cities such as Accra and Kumasi.
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