GHANA
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population:
18,887,626 (January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Black African 99.8% (major tribes-Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%), European and other 0.2%
Religions:
Indigenous beliefs 38%, Muslim 30%, Christian 24%, other 8% 
Languages:
English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga)

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 20
Diocesan Priests: 684
Religious Priests: 169
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 172
Professed Religious women: 767
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): 5
Lay Missionaries: 28
Catechists: 5,982

(As at 31 December, 1997)