Which has more people, Ghana or Malawi?

Ghana has a population of 35,697,557 (46th of 235 countries) and Malawi has 22,785,535 (62nd of 235).

How do Ghana and Malawi compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ghana 65.7 (187th of 215), Malawi 67.6 (169th of 215) among countries. Malawi ranks better.

How do Ghana and Malawi compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ghana $8,610 (134th of 184), Malawi $1,899 (180th of 184) among countries. Ghana ranks better.

Where does Ghana beat Malawi most clearly?

Ghana ranks far ahead on Melanoma Death Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.03 per 100k vs 1.76 per 100k; Melanoma Death Rate - All (Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.3 per 100k; Melanoma New Case Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.09 per 100k vs 4.38 per 100k.

Where does Malawi beat Ghana most clearly?

Malawi ranks far ahead on % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.38% vs 1.6%; Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 151.68 per 100k vs 342.3 per 100k; Criminal Networks Index (OCI) (What Country Has the Most Gangs): 4.5 vs 7.

Ghana vs Malawi

Ghana comes out ahead of Malawi on 298 of 451 statistics where one end is better, to 146 with 7 ties. Ghana leads on Travel, Environment and Law and 10 more categories.

451 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Ghana

Wins: 298
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 13

Malawi

Wins: 146
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 0

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ghana	Malawi
Population	35,697,557 46th of 235	22,785,535 62nd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	65.7 187th of 215	67.6 169th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,610 134th of 184	$1,899 180th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.98% 40th of 181	5.07% 89th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	91.9% 157th of 214	15.6% 212th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	27.5 144th of 195	38.0 167th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,257 133rd of 185	$672 180th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelGhana · 10 statistics
EnvironmentGhana · 47 statistics
LawGhana · 6 statistics
PopulationGhana · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGhana · 36 statistics
EconomicsGhana · 69 statistics
Tech & BusinessGhana · 8 statistics
CultureGhana · 60 statistics
EducationGhana · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentGhana · 40 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGhana · 3 statistics
Crime & SafetyGhana · 41 statistics
HealthGhana · 205 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Ghana	Malawi
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	1.6% tied 169th of 185	0.38% tied 24th of 185
Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.03 per 100k tied 4th of 204	1.76 per 100k 156th of 204
Melanoma Death Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	0.02 per 100k tied 2nd of 204	1.3 per 100k tied 149th of 204
Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.09 per 100k 6th of 204	4.38 per 100k 149th of 204
Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60Diabetes Rates by Country	1.3% tied 20th of 181	6.9% tied 147th of 181
Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country	1.4 tied 26th of 157	3.44 tied 134th of 157
Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	0.06 per 100k tied 2nd of 203	2.89 per 100k 138th of 203
Melanoma Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.48 per 100k 8th of 204	24.04 per 100k 141st of 204
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	58.75 per 10k 60th of 193	2.92 per 10k 185th of 193
Melanoma Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country	0.28 per 100k 3rd of 204	14.13 per 100k 130th of 204
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$14.00 tied 13th of 231	$25.00 tied 141st of 231
Melanoma Death Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	0.81 per 100k 118th of 204
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	5.95% 31st of 185	1.89% 135th of 185
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	342.3 per 100k 198th of 201	151.68 per 100k 85th of 201
International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	5th 5th of 171	100th 98th of 171
Criminal Networks Index (OCI)What Country Has the Most Gangs	7 tied 138th of 193	4.5 tied 37th of 193
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	0.05% tied 66th of 167	-1.7% 158th of 167
EPI Waste ManagementEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	81.82 72nd of 163	4 159th of 163
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	5,362 per 100k 141st of 204	2,644 per 100k 35th of 204
Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.02 per 100k tied 2nd of 204	1.31 per 100k 108th of 204
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	155th 152nd of 171	64th 64th of 171
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	75.3% 59th of 171	84.5% tied 144th of 171
Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	82.6 per 100k 74th of 182	117.9 per 100k 165th of 182
GHG Emissions per GDPGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country	0.21 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 65th of 197	0.56 t CO₂eq/1k$ 165th of 197
Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country	41.72 per 10k 89th of 195	5.78 per 10k 180th of 195
Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country	92.0% tied 87th of 153	99.0% tied 1st of 153
Melanoma Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	0.07 per 100k 2nd of 204	3.65 per 100k 95th of 204
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	5,483 per 100k 109th of 204	2,705 per 100k 17th of 204
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country	$5 LCU/INT 101st of 182	$619 LCU/INT 19th of 182
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 193	94.0% tied 104th of 193

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ghana or Malawi?: Ghana comes out ahead of Malawi on 298 of 451 statistics where one end is better, to 146 with 7 ties. Ghana leads on Travel, Environment and Law and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Ghana or Malawi?: Ghana has a population of 35,697,557 (46th of 235 countries) and Malawi has 22,785,535 (62nd of 235).
How do Ghana and Malawi compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ghana 65.7 (187th of 215), Malawi 67.6 (169th of 215) among countries. Malawi ranks better.
How do Ghana and Malawi compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ghana $8,610 (134th of 184), Malawi $1,899 (180th of 184) among countries. Ghana ranks better.
Where does Ghana beat Malawi most clearly?: Ghana ranks far ahead on Melanoma Death Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.03 per 100k vs 1.76 per 100k; Melanoma Death Rate - All (Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.3 per 100k; Melanoma New Case Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 0.09 per 100k vs 4.38 per 100k.
Where does Malawi beat Ghana most clearly?: Malawi ranks far ahead on % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.38% vs 1.6%; Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 151.68 per 100k vs 342.3 per 100k; Criminal Networks Index (OCI) (What Country Has the Most Gangs): 4.5 vs 7.

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