Ghana

Region

Ghana does not currently have a social pension.

Older people demographics

  • 2.0 m

    Population aged 60+

    Total number of persons aged 60 years and older in the country/territory

  • 5.9 %

    Percentage of total population aged 60+

    Percentage of the total population that is aged 60 years and older

  • 11.1 %

    Percentage of total population aged 60+ in 2050

    Percentage of the total population projected to be aged 60 years and older in 2050

Pension coverage

  • 15.7 %

    Total coverage of pension system

    Percentage of people aged 60 years and older who receive any old age pension (all types)

  • 15.7 %

    Contributory pension coverage

    Percentage of people aged 60 years and older who receive a contributory old age pension

  • 0.0 %

    Social pension coverage

    Percentage of people aged 60 years and older who receive a tax-financed old age social pension