Ghana vs United States: Number children stunted who
Ghana
661,900
in 2024
United States
780,800
in 2024
Ghana rank
38th
United States rank
35th
Number children stunted who over time
- Ghana
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 780,800 against 661,900 in Ghana, a difference of 118,900.
That makes United States's figure about 1.2 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 38th and United States ranks 35th of 162 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 998,470 | 537,890 | 460,580 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 822,430 | 558,490 | 263,940 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 669,100 | 716,400 | 47,300 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number children stunted who, Ghana or United States?
- United States, at 780,800 against 661,900 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number children stunted who between Ghana and United States?
- 118,900, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and United States?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and United States rank globally for number children stunted who?
- Ghana ranks 38th and United States ranks 35th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number children stunted who. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.