Nationality: Noun and adjective--Ghanaian(s).

Population (2007 est.): 23 million.

Density: 88/sq. km. (247/sq. mi.).

Annual growth rate (2007 est.): 2.7%.

Ethnic groups: Akan, Ewe, Ga, Moshi-Dagomba.

Religions: Christian 69%, Muslim 15.6%, traditional and indigenous beliefs 8.5%.

Languages: English (official), Akan (which includes Asante Twi, Akwapim Twi, Akyem, and Fanti) 49%, Mole-Dagbani 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga-Adangbe 8%, Guan 4%, others 10%.

Education: Years compulsory--9. Literacy--53.7%.

Health: Infant mortality rate (2003 est.)--64/1,000. Life expectancy--59.2 yrs. for women, 55.5 yrs. for men

Work force (11.1 million): Agriculture and fishing--47.9%; industry and transport--16.2%; sales and clerical--19.3%; services--5.9%; professional--8.9%; other--1.8%.