This table lists languages spoken in Ghana, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
9 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Akan
|
National
Regional
|
39% · ≈ 13.9 m |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
21% · ≈ 7.5 m |
|
Ewe
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
11% · ≈ 3.9 m |
|
Abron
|
No special status | 5% · ≈ 1.8 m |
|
Farefare
|
No special status | 3.5% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
Adangme
|
No special status | 3% · ≈ 1.1 m |
|
Ga
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
2.8% · ≈ 1000 k |
|
Nzima
|
No special status | 1% · ≈ 357 k |
|
Dagbani
|
Minority
|
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