Ghana vs Guatemala: Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts
Ghana
47.8%
in 2018
Guatemala
48.8%
in 2015
Ghana rank
36th
Guatemala rank
35th
Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts over time
- Ghana
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 48.8% against 47.8% in Ghana, a difference of 1.0%.
Ghana ranks 36th and Guatemala ranks 35th of 96 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Guatemala in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.0% | 15.3% | 4.7% | Ghana |
| 1990s | 29.2% | 30.4% | 1.2% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts, Ghana or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 48.8% against 47.8% in Ghana as of 2015.
- What is the difference in share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts between Ghana and Guatemala?
- 1.0%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How do Ghana and Guatemala rank globally for share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts?
- Ghana ranks 36th and Guatemala ranks 35th of 96 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of children under five years old with diarrhea, in the two weeks prior to the survey, who received oral rehydration salts.