Which has higher population, Ghana or Madagascar?

Ghana, at 25,512 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Madagascar?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Ghana vs Madagascar: Population

Ghana

25,512

in 2030

Madagascar

22,905

in 2030

Ghana rank

47th

Madagascar rank

50th

Population over time

Ghana
Madagascar

How they compare

Ghana currently reports 25,512 against 22,905 in Madagascar, a difference of 2,607.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.

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

Ghana ranks 47th and Madagascar ranks 50th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ghana	Madagascar	Difference	Ahead
1990s	9,619	7,585	2,034	Ghana
2000s	13,189	10,409	2,780	Ghana
2010s	17,450	14,537	2,913	Ghana
2020s	22,413	19,735	2,678	Ghana
2030s	25,512	22,905	2,607	Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ghana or Madagascar?: Ghana, at 25,512 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ghana and Madagascar?: 2,607, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Madagascar?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ghana and Madagascar rank globally for population?: Ghana ranks 47th and Madagascar ranks 50th of 188 countries.
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: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

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.