Composite profile
Overall score
64/100
Read Accra as a coastal services hub where regional dynamism and affordability balance flood and air-quality pressures.
Overall64/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality56/100
Energy60/100
Ghana / Africa
Accra, Ghana City Intelligence
Accra anchors Ghana's services, finance, and culture along the Atlantic coast with growing fintech activity and active coastal climate-adaptation work. Accra is a africa city of about 2.5M metro in Ghana. On the composite city-intelligence score, Accra sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (64/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 2.5M metro
Image credit: Image: Goldenwabbit / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed64/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Services depth
Growing
Finance, fintech, and creative ecosystems shape opportunity.
Climate exposure
Coastal flood
Coastal flooding shapes adaptation priorities.
Accra data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 80/100 | Accra is comparatively affordable for housing and services, with central premium districts the exception. |
| Air Quality | 56/100 | Accra carries elevated air-quality pressure with traffic and seasonal dust the main drivers. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Accra benefits from active grid expansion and Ghana's growing renewable build-out, with reliability the central operational lever. |
| Safety | 76/100 | Accra scores moderately on safety, with stable institutional response and steady public-safety perception. |
| Internet Speed | 66/100 | Accra offers reliable mobile networks and growing fiber coverage supporting digital services. |
| Climate Risk | 56/100 | Accra carries elevated climate risk centered on coastal flooding, drainage pressure, and rising heat. |
| Resilience | 56/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety47/100
Low crime48/100
Personal safety49/100
Night safety41/100
Road safety51/100
Accra scores below average for safety in our index (47/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life52/100
Healthcare52/100
Education60/100
Green space40/100
Cleanliness50/100
Infrastructure56/100
Mobility55/100
Accra has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness52/100
Education60/100
Green space40/100
Overall safety47/100
Accra scores modest for family living (52/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability63/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure56/100
Accra is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability55/100
Healthcare52/100
Cleanliness50/100
Outdoor lifestyle20/100
Accra is moderate for retirement (55/100), appealing for affordability.
Emergency and public safety in Accra
Local public safety guidance for Accra, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Accra, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Ghana emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Accra
Healthcare context for Accra, with national-level information from Ghana where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Accra, see the Ghana healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Accra
Local mobility context for Accra, with national-level context from Ghana where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Accra, see the Ghana transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Accra. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Accra
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Accra will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Accra air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Accra drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Accra
Is Accra worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (52/100) and a mixed economy.
Is Accra good for families?
Good (52/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Accra affordable?
More affordable than average; about 9,250 GHS/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Accra?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Accra's main industries?
Mainly government, mining, agriculture.
What is the climate in Accra?
A tropical climate, averaging about 26.8°C.
Does Accra have universities?
Higher education is good (58/100).
What is healthcare like in Accra?
Healthcare access is good (53/100).
Is Accra good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (58/100).
What nature is near Accra?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
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Cost of Living in Accra
Accra is comparatively affordable for housing and services, with central premium districts the exception.
Air Quality in Accra
Accra carries elevated air-quality pressure with traffic and seasonal dust the main drivers.
Energy in Accra
Accra benefits from active grid expansion and Ghana's growing renewable build-out, with reliability the central operational lever.
Safety in Accra
Accra scores moderately on safety, with stable institutional response and steady public-safety perception.
Internet Speed in Accra
Accra offers reliable mobile networks and growing fiber coverage supporting digital services.
Climate Risk in Accra
Accra carries elevated climate risk centered on coastal flooding, drainage pressure, and rising heat.
City rankings
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Cost of living in Accra
Cost of living estimates for Accra — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Accra
Climate profile for Accra — Tropical climate, annual average 26.8°C, comfort score 58/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Accra
Economy and jobs profile for Accra — mixed economy, economy score 53/100, key industries including government, mining, agriculture. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Accra
Education profile for Accra — regional education center, education score 58/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Accra
Healthcare and retirement profile for Accra — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 53/100, retirement score 58/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Accra
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Plan a trip budget for Accra
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Nearby cities from Accra
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Accra. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Lagos, Nigeria
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Accra FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Accra, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Accra
Is Accra worth visiting?
Accra has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Accra?
Accra has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 52/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Accra?
A single resident of Accra spends roughly 9,250 GHS per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 4,920 GHS. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Ghana. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Accra?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Accra is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Accra?
Accra's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in finance and professional services, manufacturing and education and research. Accra has a mixed economy with strengths in government, mining and agriculture.
Is Accra good for digital nomads and remote work?
Accra offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 51/100.
What are the education options in Accra?
Accra is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Social Sciences.
Is Accra a good place to study?
Accra offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Accra?
Accra has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 53/100. Residents have developing access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Accra a good place to retire?
Accra offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 58/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Accra?
Accra has a tropical climate, averaging about 26.8°C annually with roughly 1299 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Feb.
Is Accra a safe place to live?
Accra scores below average for safety in our index (47/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
How easy is it to get around Accra?
Accra indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Accra?
Accra has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Accra good for families?
Accra scores modest for family living (52/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Accra?
Accra rates 20/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 40/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Read Accra as a coastal services hub where regional dynamism and affordability balance flood and air-quality pressures. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and safety (76/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (56/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Ghana country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Accra appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.