Ghana vs South Africa: Access to basic services
Ghana
91.9
in 2024
South Africa
90.2
in 2024
Ghana rank
157th
South Africa rank
160th
Access to basic services over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 91.9 against 90.2 in South Africa, a difference of 1.7.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1996 it was South Africa ahead.
Ghana ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 160th of 214 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.62 | 65.83 | 27.21 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 50.92 | 78.67 | 27.75 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 73 | 84.6 | 11.6 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 87.64 | 88.74 | 1.1 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to basic services, Ghana or South Africa?
- Ghana, at 91.9 against 90.2 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic services between Ghana and South Africa?
- 1.7, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for access to basic services?
- Ghana ranks 157th and South Africa ranks 160th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Access to basic services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.