Angola vs Ghana: Number of children orphaned from aids
Angola
285,617
in 2024
Ghana
235,107
in 2024
Angola rank
13th
Ghana rank
15th
Number of children orphaned from aids over time
- Angola
- Ghana
How they compare
Angola currently reports 285,617 against 235,107 in Ghana, a difference of 50,510.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.2 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ghana ahead.
Angola ranks 13th and Ghana ranks 15th of 139 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Angola averaged higher in 1 and Ghana in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,483 | 53,040 | 36,558 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 78,337 | 186,942 | 108,605 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 184,174 | 239,982 | 55,808 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 272,545 | 241,132 | 31,413 | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of children orphaned from aids, Angola or Ghana?
- Angola, at 285,617 against 235,107 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of children orphaned from aids between Angola and Ghana?
- 50,510, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Ghana?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Angola and Ghana rank globally for number of children orphaned from aids?
- Angola ranks 13th and Ghana ranks 15th of 139 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number of children orphaned from aids. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.