Gambia vs Ghana
Ghana comes out ahead of Gambia on 246 of 437 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 8 ties. Gambia leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Health. Ghana leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Education and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Gambia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,884,079 141st of 235 | 35,697,557 46th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 66.1 185th of 215 | 65.7 187th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,706 165th of 184 | $8,610 134th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 6.52% 117th of 181 | 2.98% 40th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 69.0% 178th of 214 | 91.9% 157th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 32.7 155th of 195 | 27.5 144th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $919 175th of 185 | $3,257 133rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessGhana · 3 statistics
- TravelGhana · 10 statistics
- EducationGhana · 7 statistics
- LawGhana · 8 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentGhana · 39 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningGambia · 3 statistics
- CultureGhana · 55 statistics
- PopulationGhana · 19 statistics
- EconomicsGhana · 69 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGhana · 32 statistics
- EnvironmentGhana · 44 statistics
- Crime & SafetyGhana · 39 statistics
- HealthGambia · 202 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Gambia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 82.0% tied 155th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 128th 124th of 171 | 5th 5th of 171 |
| FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 73 tied 109th of 138 | 53 tied 16th of 138 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 271 17th of 183 | 16,045 138th of 183 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $34.00 tied 155th of 231 | $18.00 tied 14th of 231 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.6% tied 20th of 189 | 1.6% tied 139th of 189 |
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 61.0 per 100k 19th of 183 | 87.8 per 100k 125th of 183 |
| % w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country | 3.08% 28th of 184 | 4.45% tied 134th of 184 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 3.08 per 100k 31st of 202 | 4.45 per 100k tied 147th of 202 |
| % Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country | -2.1% 162nd of 167 | 0.05% tied 66th of 167 |
| Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country | 80.0% tied 112th of 156 | 96.0% tied 19th of 156 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 50.5% 104th of 169 | 77.5% 15th of 169 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 85.7% 149th of 171 | 75.3% 59th of 171 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 17.41 159th of 173 | 60.48 70th of 173 |
| Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 65th 65th of 171 | 155th 152nd of 171 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 45.185 129th of 181 | 61.28 40th of 181 |
| Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 21 4th of 138 | 167 70th of 138 |
| WJP RoLI Regulatory Enforcement ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.37 tied 128th of 142 | 0.52 tied 60th of 142 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $24.00 tied 111th of 231 | $14.00 tied 13th of 231 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 55.3% 143rd of 198 | 75.8% tied 49th of 198 |
| Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country | 6.58 per 10k 178th of 195 | 41.72 per 10k 89th of 195 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 47.421 161st of 181 | 62.717 79th of 181 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 80.0% tied 142nd of 189 | 95.0% tied 54th of 189 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 39.0% 182nd of 198 | 62.0% tied 91st of 198 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $16.00 tied 83rd of 231 | $9.00 tied 10th of 231 |
| Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country | 2.175 39th of 138 | 3.046 100th of 138 |
| Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 2,787 per 100k 20th of 204 | 5,483 per 100k 109th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 80.0% tied 145th of 193 | 95.0% tied 60th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 80.0% tied 143rd of 192 | 95.0% tied 58th of 192 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 6.52% 117th of 181 | 2.98% 40th of 181 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Gambia or Ghana?
- Ghana comes out ahead of Gambia on 246 of 437 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 8 ties. Gambia leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Health. Ghana leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Education and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Gambia or Ghana?
- Gambia has a population of 2,884,079 (141st of 235 countries) and Ghana has 35,697,557 (46th of 235).
- How do Gambia and Ghana compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Gambia 66.1 (185th of 215), Ghana 65.7 (187th of 215) among countries. Gambia ranks better.
- How do Gambia and Ghana compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Gambia $3,706 (165th of 184), Ghana $8,610 (134th of 184) among countries. Ghana ranks better.
- Where does Gambia beat Ghana most clearly?
- Gambia ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 271 vs 16,045; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 5.6% vs 1.6%; Mortality, Female - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 61.0 per 100k vs 87.8 per 100k.
- Where does Ghana beat Gambia most clearly?
- Ghana ranks far ahead on Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 82.0%; International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 5th vs 128th; FSI Index Secrecy Score (Best Countries to Hide Money): 53 vs 73.
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