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Ghana’s urban population hits 19.8 million as housing, sanitation gaps persist

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Ghana’s urban population hits 19.8 million as housing, sanitation gaps persist

Nearly 19.8 million people, representing 58.7 per cent of Ghana’s population, lived in urban areas in 2025, putting renewed focus on the country’s growing demand for housing, sanitation and other essential services.

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