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    Ghana Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for Ghana. Data sourced from WHO AFRO.

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    Key Statistics (2022)

    People Affected
    782,012

    2.3% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    334

    Opioid: 200

    Treatment Centers
    66

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    83%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    33,480,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    16,198
    Economic Cost
    $17B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    2.3%
    Source:WHO AFROView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    20192020202120222023202420250300,000600,000900,0001,200,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    20192020202120222023202420250150300450600

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    201920202021202220232024202506,50013,00019,50026,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$6B$12B$18B$24B

    Treatment Centers in Ghana

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics