Ghana vs Nigeria: Resources statistical capacity
Ghana
25.45 million
in 2023
Nigeria
23.47 million
in 2023
Ghana rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
4th
Resources statistical capacity over time
- Ghana
- Nigeria
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 25.45 million against 23.47 million in Nigeria, a difference of 1.99 million.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 4th of 146 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.03 million | 12.90 million | 5.87 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 32.84 million | 26.65 million | 6.20 million | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher resources statistical capacity, Ghana or Nigeria?
- Ghana, at 25.45 million against 23.47 million in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in resources statistical capacity between Ghana and Nigeria?
- 1.99 million, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nigeria?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Nigeria rank globally for resources statistical capacity?
- Ghana ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 4th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.