Ghana vs South Asia: CPI Price, nominal
Ghana
890.03
in 2026
South Asia
248.87
in 2026
Ghana rank
7th
South Asia rank
9th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Ghana
- South Asia
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 890.03 against 248.87 in South Asia, a difference of 641.16.
That makes Ghana's figure about 3.6 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Asia ahead.
Ghana ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 9th of 158 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and South Asia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.11 | 20.6 | 19.49 | South Asia |
| 1990s | 6.75 | 38.63 | 31.89 | South Asia |
| 2000s | 52.57 | 70.87 | 18.3 | South Asia |
| 2010s | 179.55 | 142.96 | 36.58 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 598.03 | 220.65 | 377.38 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Ghana or South Asia?
- Ghana, at 890.03 against 248.87 in South Asia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Ghana and South Asia?
- 641.16, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Asia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Ghana and South Asia rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Ghana ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 9th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is not seasonally adjusted.