Eastern Africa vs Ghana: Population

Eastern Africa
354,594
in 2030
Ghana
25,512
in 2030
Eastern Africa rank
44th
Ghana rank
47th

Population over time

  • Eastern Africa
  • Ghana
0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k199020102030

How they compare

Eastern Africa currently reports 354,594 against 25,512 in Ghana, a difference of 329,082.

That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 13.9 times Ghana's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.

Eastern Africa ranks 44th and Ghana ranks 47th of 91 groups.

Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa Ghana Difference Ahead
1990s 118,556 9,619 108,936 Eastern Africa
2000s 159,207 13,189 146,018 Eastern Africa
2010s 218,324 17,450 200,874 Eastern Africa
2020s 301,603 22,413 279,189 Eastern Africa
2030s 354,594 25,512 329,082 Eastern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Eastern Africa or Ghana?
Eastern Africa, at 354,594 against 25,512 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Eastern Africa and Ghana?
329,082, with Eastern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Ghana?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Eastern Africa and Ghana rank globally for population?
Eastern Africa ranks 44th and Ghana ranks 47th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.