Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wenchi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 31 |
| Churches | 22 |
| Hospitals | 11 |
| Public administration | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
Wenchi Facts
| Area | 943.2 km² |
| Population | 100,552 |
| Male Population | 49,399 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 51,153 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +137.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.9% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,645 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 35 24 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.73916, -2.10456 |
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Wenchi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,303 | 59,666 | 70,854 | 88,969 | 100,552 | 107,117 | 114,027 |
| Population Density | 44.9 / km² | 63.3 / km² | 75.1 / km² | 94.3 / km² | 106.6 / km² | 113.6 / km² | 120.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWenchi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchi | +137.7% | +68.5% | +41.9% |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | — | — | — |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wenchi Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchi | 19.4 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 19.4 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wenchi Population Density
Population Density: 107 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchi | 100,552 | 943.2 km² | 107 / km² |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 2.5 million | 39,785 km² | 63.4 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wenchi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wenchi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wenchi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,700 | $1,481 | $1,889 | $2,222 | $2,582 | $3,591 | $3,880 | $3,645 |
| Total GDP | $121M | $116.2M | $161.9M | $207.7M | $258.9M | $385.2M | $435.2M | $418.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wenchi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchi | 68,535 tn | 0.68 tn | 72.7 tons/km² |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 1,710,417 tn | 0.68 tn | 43 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wenchi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 68,535 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 72.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Wenchi
Wenchi is a town and is the capital of Wenchi Municipal of the Brong-Ahafo Region in South Ghana. Wenchi is located at 7.73333 [latitude in decimal degrees], -2.1 [longitude in decimal degrees] at an elevation/altitude of meters. The average elevatio..
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