Ghana: land and water area 2024

As of 2024, the total area in Ghana reached approximately 239,500 square kilometers. This comprised a land area of around 227,500 and the sum of surfaces of all inland water bodies adding up to 11,000 square kilometers. Moreover, 157,000 square kilometers of the total area was used for agricultural purposes.

Total land and water area in Ghana as of 2024 (in square kilometers)

Characteristic	Area in square kilometers
Total area	238,533
Land	227,533
Water	11,000

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Release date

February 2023

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Ghana

Survey time period

2024

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Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines.
Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers).
Water area is the sum of the surfaces of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, as delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines.

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