Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Ghana  | Uganda  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Ghana | Republic of Uganda |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Accra | Kampala |
Latitude  | 8° 1′ 48″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 1° 4′ 48″ W | 32° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Ghana is 239,567 sq km, and the total area of Uganda is 241,550 sq km. Ghana is smaller than Uganda by 1,983 sq km. Ghana is around 1.01 times smaller than Uganda.
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 239,567 Sq km | 241,550 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,983 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 92,497 Sq Mile | 93,065 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 568 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.61 % | 15.0 % |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Accra | Kampala |
Demonyms  | Ghanaian | Ugandan |
Official Languages  | English | English, Swahili |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential constitutional republic | Unitary presidential republic under a dominant-party authoritarian state |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 71.3 % | 84.4 % |
The people of Ghana are called Ghanaian, and the people of Uganda are called Ugandan.
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Cedi | Ugandan Shilling |
Currency Symbol  | GHS | UGX |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +233 | +256 |
Internet TLD  | .gh | .ug |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GH | UG |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty |
National Animal  | Tawny Eagle | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Bird  | Yellow-crowned Gonolek | Grey Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Impala lily | Sunflower |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Red, yellow, green and black | Black, yellow and red |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 09:04 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Ghana is [09:04 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Ghana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,121,985, and the total population of Uganda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 48,582,334.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Ghana had 14,460,349 less people than Uganda.
The annual Population Growth in Ghana is 2.17% and the annual population growth in Uganda is 3.25%.
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.5 % | 30.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 72.1 % | 68.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.4 % | 1.65 % |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Accra | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 09:04 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 28.23 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 250 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 83 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.51 (Births Per Woman) | 4.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 285.67 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 325.65 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 215.46 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 233.91 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 31.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (56.5 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (60.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.9 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 25.9 (people per 100K population) | 16 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.59 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.53 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Ghana, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 56.5 people per 100,000 people in Ghana, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 60.5 people per 100,000 people in Uganda, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Ghana, spent [ 4.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Uganda, spent [ 4.67% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Ghana | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 7.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.55 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 12.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Ghana, are 1.63 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Uganda.
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