Which has higher population, Ghana or Peru?

Peru, at 28,205 against 25,512 in Ghana as of 2030.

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

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 Peru: Population

Ghana

25,512

in 2030

Peru

28,205

in 2030

Ghana rank

47th

Peru rank

44th

Population over time

Ghana
Peru

How they compare

Peru currently reports 28,205 against 25,512 in Ghana, a difference of 2,693.

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

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

Ghana ranks 47th and Peru ranks 44th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ghana	Peru	Difference	Ahead
1990s	9,619	15,082	5,463	Peru
2000s	13,189	18,947	5,758	Peru
2010s	17,450	22,067	4,617	Peru
2020s	22,413	26,186	3,773	Peru
2030s	25,512	28,205	2,693	Peru

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ghana or Peru?: Peru, at 28,205 against 25,512 in Ghana as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ghana and Peru?: 2,693, with Peru ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Peru?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ghana and Peru rank globally for population?: Ghana ranks 47th and Peru ranks 44th 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.