Dependent Population (< 15 & 65+)

Ashanti is the top region by dependent population (< 15 & 65+) in Ghana. As of 2010, dependent population (< 15 & 65+) in Ashanti was 2.01 million persons that accounts for 18.91% of Ghana's dependent population (< 15 & 65+). The top 5 regions (others are Greater Accra, Northern, Eastern, and Brong Ahafo) account for 64.25% of it. Ghana's total dependent population (< 15 & 65+) was estimated at 10.6 million persons in 2010.