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Ghana diaspora in the United Kingdom

People from Ghana in the United Kingdom meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Ghana live in the United Kingdom?

According to the United Nations, 155,000 people from Ghana live in the United Kingdom.

Therefore United Kingdom ranks number 3 among the destinations of the Ghana diaspora.

In total, 1,050,000 people from Ghana live abroad, and about 15% of them live in the United Kingdom.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Ghana in the United Kingdom

No community for people from Ghana exists in the United Kingdom on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Londres, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Ghana community in the United Kingdom

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Ghana Independence Day in the United Kingdom

Every March 6, the national day brings the Ghana diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Ghana national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Ghana live in the United Kingdom?

According to the UN, about 155,000 people from Ghana live in the United Kingdom. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Ghana live in in the United Kingdom?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Ghana in the United Kingdom?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in the United Kingdom?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from India, Poland, Romania, Pakistan, and Ireland.

When is the Ghana national day?

Ghana Independence Day falls on March 6. In the United Kingdom too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Ghana diaspora also lives in the United States, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.