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Lowest Income in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries  ·  Ghana

Lowest Income — Ghana

1 Aboso 09 $2,384
2 Aburi 05 $2,384
3 Accra 01 $2,384
4 Adenta 01 $2,384
5 Aflao 08 $2,384
6 Agogo 02 $2,384
7 Ahwiaa 02 $2,384
8 Akatsi 08 $2,384
9 Akim Oda 05 $2,384
10 Akim Swedru 05 $2,384
11 Akropong 05 $2,384
12 Akwatia 05 $2,384
13 Amanfrom 01 $2,384
14 Anloga 08 $2,384
15 Anyinam 05 $2,384
16 Apam 04 $2,384
17 Asamankese 05 $2,384
18 Ashaiman 01 $2,384
19 Assin Foso 04 $2,384
20 Atebubu 14 $2,384
21 Atronie 13 $2,384
22 Atsiaman 01 $2,384
23 Awoshi 01 $2,384
24 Bawku 10 $2,384
25 Bechem 12 $2,384
26 Begoro 05 $2,384
27 Bekwai 02 $2,384
28 Berekum 13 $2,384
29 Bibiani 18 $2,384
30 Bimbila 06 $2,384
31 Bolgatanga 10 $2,384
32 Buduburam 04 $2,384
33 Cape Coast 04 $2,384
34 Dambai 16 $2,384
35 Damongo 17 $2,384
36 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 $2,384
37 Dome 01 $2,384
38 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 $2,384
39 Dunkwa 04 $2,384
40 Dzodze 08 $2,384
41 Effiduase 02 $2,384
42 Ejura 02 $2,384
43 Elmina 04 $2,384
44 Elubo 09 $2,384
45 Esim 09 $2,384
46 Foso 04 $2,384
47 Gbawe 01 $2,384
48 Goaso 12 $2,384
49 Ho 08 $2,384
50 Hohoe 08 $2,384
51 Japekrom 13 $2,384
52 Jirapa 11 $2,384
53 Kade 05 $2,384
54 Kasoa 04 $2,384
55 Keta 08 $2,384
56 Kete Krachi 16 $2,384
57 Kibi 05 $2,384
58 Kintampo 14 $2,384
59 Koforidua 05 $2,384
60 Konongo 02 $2,384
61 Kpandae 06 $2,384
62 Kpandu 08 $2,384
63 Kumasi 02 $2,384
64 Lashibi 01 $2,384
65 Mampong 02 $2,384
66 Mandela 01 $2,384
67 Mankesim 04 $2,384
68 Medina Estates 01 $2,384
69 Mim 12 $2,384
70 Mpraeso 05 $2,384
71 Mumford 04 $2,384
72 Nalerigu 15 $2,384
73 Navrongo 10 $2,384
74 New Achimota 01 $2,384
75 New Tafo 02 $2,384
76 Nkawkaw 05 $2,384
77 Nkoranza 14 $2,384
78 Nsawam 05 $2,384
79 Nsoatre 13 $2,384
80 Nungua 01 $2,384
81 Obuase 02 $2,384
82 Osu 01 $2,384
83 Prestea 09 $2,384
84 Sakumona 01 $2,384
85 Salaga 17 $2,384
86 Saltpond 04 $2,384
87 Saman 05 $2,384
88 Savelugu 06 $2,384
89 Sefwi 02 $2,384
90 Sekondi 09 $2,384
91 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 $2,384
92 Shama Junction 09 $2,384
93 Suhum 05 $2,384
94 Sunyani 13 $2,384
95 Swedru 04 $2,384
96 Tafo 02 $2,384
97 Taifa 01 $2,384
98 Takoradi 09 $2,384
99 Tamale 06 $2,384
100 Tarkwa 09 $2,384

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Ghana face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Aboso has a median household income of $2,384.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Aboso earns $2,384 — 97% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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