Lowest Poverty in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Ghana

1 Aboso 09 39.0%

2 Aburi 05 39.0%

3 Accra 01 39.0%

4 Adenta 01 39.0%

5 Aflao 08 39.0%

6 Agogo 02 39.0%

7 Ahwiaa 02 39.0%

8 Akatsi 08 39.0%

9 Akim Oda 05 39.0%

10 Akim Swedru 05 39.0%

11 Akropong 05 39.0%

12 Akwatia 05 39.0%

13 Amanfrom 01 39.0%

14 Anloga 08 39.0%

15 Anyinam 05 39.0%

16 Apam 04 39.0%

17 Asamankese 05 39.0%

18 Ashaiman 01 39.0%

19 Assin Foso 04 39.0%

20 Atebubu 14 39.0%

21 Atronie 13 39.0%

22 Atsiaman 01 39.0%

23 Awoshi 01 39.0%

24 Bawku 10 39.0%

25 Bechem 12 39.0%

26 Begoro 05 39.0%

27 Bekwai 02 39.0%

28 Berekum 13 39.0%

29 Bibiani 18 39.0%

30 Bimbila 06 39.0%

31 Bolgatanga 10 39.0%

32 Buduburam 04 39.0%

33 Cape Coast 04 39.0%

34 Dambai 16 39.0%

35 Damongo 17 39.0%

36 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 39.0%

37 Dome 01 39.0%

38 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 39.0%

39 Dunkwa 04 39.0%

40 Dzodze 08 39.0%

41 Effiduase 02 39.0%

42 Ejura 02 39.0%

43 Elmina 04 39.0%

44 Elubo 09 39.0%

45 Esim 09 39.0%

46 Foso 04 39.0%

47 Gbawe 01 39.0%

48 Goaso 12 39.0%

49 Ho 08 39.0%

50 Hohoe 08 39.0%

51 Japekrom 13 39.0%

52 Jirapa 11 39.0%

53 Kade 05 39.0%

54 Kasoa 04 39.0%

55 Keta 08 39.0%

56 Kete Krachi 16 39.0%

57 Kibi 05 39.0%

58 Kintampo 14 39.0%

59 Koforidua 05 39.0%

60 Konongo 02 39.0%

61 Kpandae 06 39.0%

62 Kpandu 08 39.0%

63 Kumasi 02 39.0%

64 Lashibi 01 39.0%

65 Mampong 02 39.0%

66 Mandela 01 39.0%

67 Mankesim 04 39.0%

68 Medina Estates 01 39.0%

69 Mim 12 39.0%

70 Mpraeso 05 39.0%

71 Mumford 04 39.0%

72 Nalerigu 15 39.0%

73 Navrongo 10 39.0%

74 New Achimota 01 39.0%

75 New Tafo 02 39.0%

76 Nkawkaw 05 39.0%

77 Nkoranza 14 39.0%

78 Nsawam 05 39.0%

79 Nsoatre 13 39.0%

80 Nungua 01 39.0%

81 Obuase 02 39.0%

82 Osu 01 39.0%

83 Prestea 09 39.0%

84 Sakumona 01 39.0%

85 Salaga 17 39.0%

86 Saltpond 04 39.0%

87 Saman 05 39.0%

88 Savelugu 06 39.0%

89 Sefwi 02 39.0%

90 Sekondi 09 39.0%

91 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 39.0%

92 Shama Junction 09 39.0%

93 Suhum 05 39.0%

94 Sunyani 13 39.0%

95 Swedru 04 39.0%

96 Tafo 02 39.0%

97 Taifa 01 39.0%

98 Takoradi 09 39.0%

99 Tamale 06 39.0%

100 Tarkwa 09 39.0%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Ghana demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Aboso has a poverty rate of just 39.0%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 39.0% of residents in Aboso live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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