What are the 16 regions in Ghana and their languages? In this article, we have compiled a list of all the major languages in Ghana and the regions in which they are spoken. Read on to learn all the regions in Ghana and the major languages each region speaks.
Ghana is a multilingual country with a lot of languages. According to Wikipedia, there are over eighty (80) spoken languages in Ghana [1]
The official language of Ghana is English because of its history of colonization. However, there are other Government-sponsored languages in the country. These are Akan, Gonja, Wale/Dagaree, Ewe, Nzema, Kasem, Dagbane, Ga and Dangbane.
Other Non-Government Sponsored languages are Adele, Buli, Koma, Mampruli, Nkonya, Wali, Vagla, Sisaala, Mo, Hangar, Komkomba, Kusal, Bimoba, Brifour and many more.
Regions In Ghana and their Major Languages
Below is a list of the 16 regions In Ghana and their languages:
Region Spoken Languages
Ahafo Bono and Asante Twi
Bono East Bono and Asante Twi
Western Akan
Central Fante
Eastern Krobo
Ashanti Twi
Upper West Dagaare/Waala
Upper East Frafra
Greater Accra Ga
Western North Akan
Northern Dagbani
North East Gur
Savannah Gonja
Volta Ewe
Oti Ewe and Twi
Bono Bono Twi