Ghana shares its borders with three countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo. These neighbors are important to Ghana due to their cultural, economic, and environmental connections. For example, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire compete as top cocoa producers and share ethnic groups, while many rivers from Burkina Faso feed into Ghana’s Volta River Basin. The border with Togo also links families and communities across the boundary.
Below is a list of the countries that border Ghana, along with key facts about each.
Flag This column shows the national flag of each neighboring country, helping you quickly identify them visually.
Capital City Here you will find the name of each country’s capital, providing insight into the political center of each nation.
Population (millions) This column lists the estimated population in millions for each country, offering a sense of their size relative to Ghana.
countries that border ghana
| Country Name | Flag | Capital City | Population (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côte d’Ivoire | 🇨🇮 | Yamoussoukro | 28.9 |
| Burkina Faso | 🇧🇫 | Ouagadougou | 23.3 |
| Togo | 🇹🇬 | Lomé | 9.1 |
Descriptions
Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana’s western neighbor, Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s top producer of cocoa beans, a title it often competes for with Ghana. Both nations share cultural ties, especially among the Akan ethnic groups who live on both sides of the border.
Burkina Faso
Located to Ghana’s north, this landlocked nation is known for its vibrant arts scene, particularly the FESPACO film festival. Many of its rivers flow south into Ghana, forming the Volta River Basin, which is crucial for both countries’ water supply.
Togo
A narrow country to Ghana’s east, Togo stretches from the Atlantic coast deep into the interior. The border with Ghana divides several ethnic groups, most notably the Ewe people, who maintain strong cultural and family connections across the international boundary.
