Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Niger  | Ghana  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Niger | Republic of Ghana |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Niamey | Accra |
Latitude  | 16° 0′ 0″ N | 8° 1′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 1° 4′ 48″ W |
The total area of Niger is 1,267,000 sq km, and the total area of Ghana is 239,567 sq km. Niger is bigger than Ghana by 1,027,433 sq km. Niger is around 5.29 times bigger than Ghana.
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,267,000 Sq km | 239,567 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,027,433 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 489,000 Sq Mile | 92,497 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 396,503 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.02 % | 4.61 % |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Niamey | Accra |
Demonyms  | Nigerien | Ghanaian |
Official Languages  | French | English |
Government Status  | Unitary republic under a military junta | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99.3 % | 71.3 % |
The people of Niger are called Nigerien, and the people of Ghana are called Ghanaian.
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | Cedi |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | GHS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +227 | +233 |
Internet TLD  | .ne | .gh |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NE | GH |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Nigérienne | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Honour of the Fatherland | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Animal  | Dama Gazelle | Tawny Eagle |
National Bird  | Yellow-billed Stork | Yellow-crowned Gonolek |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Impala lily |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Orange, white and green | Red, yellow, green and black |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 06:58 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean 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 Niger is [06:58 AM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Niger as of 2023 is estimated to be around 27,202,843, 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, Niger had 6,919,142 less people than Ghana.
The annual Population Growth in Niger is 3.85% and the annual population growth in Ghana is 2.17%.
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 32.9 % | 24.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 64.7 % | 72.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.36 % | 3.4 % |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Niamey | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 06:58 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Dust | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 32.16 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 160 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 27 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 6.75 (Births Per Woman) | 3.51 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 269.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 285.67 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 216.52 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 215.46 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 60.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 31.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (103.7 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (56.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 17.7 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 24.9 (people per 100K population) | 25.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.26 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.53 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Niger, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 103.7 people per 100,000 people in Niger, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
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 Niger, spent [ 5.81% ] 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 | Niger | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 5.97% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.13 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.55 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (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 Niger, are 2.16 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Ghana.
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