Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | South Sudan  | Ghana  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of South Sudan | Republic of Ghana |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Juba | Accra |
Latitude  | 6° 55′ 0″ N | 8° 1′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 30° 42′ 0″ E | 1° 4′ 48″ W |
The total area of South Sudan is 644,329 sq km, and the total area of Ghana is 239,567 sq km. South Sudan is bigger than Ghana by 404,762 sq km. South Sudan is around 2.69 times bigger than Ghana.
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 644,329 Sq km | 239,567 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 404,762 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 248,777 Sq Mile | 92,497 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 156,280 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.7 % | 4.61 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Juba | Accra |
Demonyms  | South Sudanese | Ghanaian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic under a provisional government within dictatorship | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 60.5 % | 71.3 % |
The people of South Sudan are called South Sudanese, and the people of Ghana are called Ghanaian.
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | South Sudanese pound | Cedi |
Currency Symbol  | SSP | GHS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +211 | +233 |
Internet TLD  | .ss | .gh |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SS | GH |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | South Sudan Oyee! | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | South Sudan Oyee | God Bless Our Homeland Ghana |
National Animal  | African Fish Eagle | Tawny Eagle |
National Bird  | Crested Crane | Yellow-crowned Gonolek |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Impala lily |
National Sport  | Wrestling | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green, blue, yellow and white | Red, yellow, green and black |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:10 AM | 03:10 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (East 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 South Sudan is [05:10 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Ghana is [03:10 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
South Sudan is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Ghana.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of South Sudan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,088,796, 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, South Sudan had 23,033,189 less people than Ghana.
The annual Population Growth in South Sudan is 0.00% and the annual population growth in Ghana is 2.17%.
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.1 % | 24.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 72.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 3.4 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Juba | Accra |
Current Time | 05:10 AM | 03:10 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 24.65 Degree Celsius | 27.19 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.93 km/hr, 158 Degree | 5.67 km/hr, 230 Degree |
Humidity  | 70 % | 84 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.34 (Births Per Woman) | 3.51 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 373.92 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 285.67 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 311.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 215.46 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 63.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 31.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (105.3 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (56.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.2 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 23.3 (people per 100K population) | 25.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.85 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.79 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.53 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in South Sudan, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 105.3 people per 100,000 people in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan, spent [ 5.86% ] 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 | South Sudan | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 8.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 4.55 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in South Sudan, are 1.50 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Ghana.
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