Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Ghana  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Ghana |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Accra |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 8° 1′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 1° 4′ 48″ W |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Ghana is 239,567 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Ghana by 684,202 sq km. Nigeria is around 3.86 times bigger than Ghana.
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 239,567 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 684,202 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 92,497 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 264,172 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 4.61 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Accra |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Ghanaian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 71.3 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Ghana are called Ghanaian.
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Cedi |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | GHS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 | +233 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .gh |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | GH |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Animal  | Eagle | Tawny Eagle |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Yellow-crowned Gonolek |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Impala lily |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, yellow, green and black |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:56 AM | 02:56 AM |
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 Nigeria is [03:56 AM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Ghana is [02:56 AM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Ghana.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, 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, Nigeria had 189,682,647 more people than Ghana.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Ghana is 2.17%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 24.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 72.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 3.4 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Accra |
Current Time | 03:56 AM | 02:56 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 23.08 Degree Celsius | 27.07 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.28 km/hr, 208 Degree | 3.13 km/hr, 236 Degree |
Humidity  | 60 % | 80 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 3.51 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 285.67 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 215.46 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 31.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (56.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 25.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.53 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] 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 | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.55 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (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 Nigeria, are 1.04 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Ghana.
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