Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
Comparedoo.com welcomes you to explore the detailed comparison between Latvia and Ghana.
Dive in and compare them across different aspects like cost of living, standard of living, geography, demographics, environment, society, economy, health factors and many more.
Enjoy exploring!
 Indicators  | Latvia  | Ghana  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Republic of Ghana |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Accra |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 8° 1′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 1° 4′ 48″ W |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Ghana is 239,567 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Ghana by 174,978 sq km. Latvia is around 3.71 times smaller than Ghana.
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 239,567 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 174,978 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 92,497 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 67,559 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 4.61 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Accra |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Ghanaian |
Official Languages  | Latvian | English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 71.3 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Ghana are called Ghanaian.
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Cedi |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | GHS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +233 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .gh |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | GH |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Tawny Eagle |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Yellow-crowned Gonolek |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Impala lily |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Red, yellow, green and black |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 08:46 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Ghana is [08:46 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750, and the total population of Ghana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,121,985.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 32,240,235 less people than Ghana.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Ghana is 2.17%.
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 24.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 72.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 3.4 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Accra |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 08:46 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 28.23 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 0.51 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 89 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 3.51 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 285.67 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 215.46 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 31.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (56.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 25.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.53 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Latvia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 56.5 people per 100,000 people in Ghana, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Ghana, spent [ 4.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.55 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.88 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Ghana.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the general comparison between Latvia and Ghana.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
