Ghana has more than 70 ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language. The six major ethnic groups in Ghana are the Akan, Ewe, Ga-Adangbe, Mole-Dagbani, Guan, and Gurma. The largest tribe in Ghana is the Ashanti, with their traditional capital at Kumasi. The Akan is the most widely spoken language in Ghana, followed by the Mole-Dagbani, Ewe, Ga-Adangbe, and Guan languages. English is the official language and lingua franca of Ghana. The following is a list of the major ethnic groups in Ghana and their percentage of the population:

• Akan: 47.5%
• Mole-Dagbon: 16.6%
• Ewe: 13.9%
• Ga-Dangme: 7.4%
• Gurma: 5.7%
• Guan: 3.7%
• Grusi: 2.5%
• Bikpakpaam a.k.a. Konkomba people: 3.5%

It is important to note that the six major ethnic categories used in Ghana mask a complex diversity of more than 90 ethnic groups and sub-groups.