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Ghana and Nigeria
Ghana and Nigeria compared on 352 statistics from 64 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, Ghana is placed joint 107th and Nigeria is placed joint 150th of 183 countries.
Country Index 2026 · standing
A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026
At a glance
Population6.7×
Ghana: 33,787,914people
Nigeria: 227,882,945people
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Land area4.0×
Ghana: 227,533km²
Nigeria: 910,770km²
2024 · FAO
GDP per person
Ghana: 7,358international $, PPP
Nigeria: 8,145international $, PPP
2025 · World Bank Group
Life expectancy
Ghana: 65.5years at birth
Nigeria: 54.46years at birth
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Human development
Ghana: 0.628HDI, 0–1
Nigeria: 0.56HDI, 0–1
2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office
Unemployment
Ghana: 2.979% of the labour force
Nigeria: 3.064% of the labour force
2025 · ILO
The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.
01The answer first
In short
Nigeria’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: Ghana 7,358 and Nigeria 8,145 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).
Nigeria has 6.7 times as many people, and 4.0 times the land area.
Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on DTP3 vaccination coverage (99 and 62, WUENIC 2025), forest area change (0.52 and -0.71, FAO 2025) and water stress (0.48 and 29.71, FAO 2023). They are closest on frontier technology readiness (0.396 and 0.393, UNCTAD 2023), water-use efficiency (34.66 and 33.84, FAO 2023) and lower secondary completion rate (65.2 and 66.83, UIS 2025).
For 60 of the 352 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.
Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.
02Country Index 2026
Subject by subject in the Country Index
Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.
- Governance & Institutions72nd · 149th of 194
- Economy & Innovationjoint 120th · 136th of 176
- Work & Labourjoint 112th · 16th of 182
- Education & Knowledgejoint 123rd · joint 174th of 198
- Health & Wellbeing147th · 196th of 200
- Development & Human Capital150th · 179th of 196
- Environment & Sustainability34th · joint 73rd of 186
- Gender & Equality114th · 138th of 183
- Democracy & Civil Libertiesjoint 57th · 128th of 198
- Peace & Security44th · 120th of 177
- Risk & Resilience102nd · 181st of 193
- Mobility & Trade119th · 144th of 177
- Food & Agriculturejoint 124th · 143rd of 184
- Poverty & Inequality149th · joint 128th of 159
- Energyjoint 95th · 117th of 165
- Digital & Technology66th · 82nd of 198
Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.
03The evidence
Every statistic, subject by subject
352 statistics measure both countries; 25 more measure only Ghana and 12 only Nigeria. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.
Governance & Institutions
Ghana:72ndNigeria:149thof 194
Ghana on Governance & Institutions →Nigeria on Governance & Institutions →
Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.
9dashed: the middle country, 3989
Ghana: 4376th of 181 · rank
Nigeria: 26142nd of 181 · rank
Government Effectiveness
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.
-2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092
Ghana: 0.134
Nigeria: -0.913
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.
0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988
Ghana: 0.827
Nigeria: 0.418
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.
27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14
Ghana: 65.74
Nigeria: 69.12
| Also measured · 30 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 16.96202347th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.39202529th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end | 0.601 | 0.54 |
| Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 30.42023 | 10.52022 |
| Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 0.357120th of 192 · rank | 0.242176th of 192 · rank |
| Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 74.52022 | 39.72024 |
| Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.111100th of 211 · position · derived | -1.068177th of 211 · position · derived |
| Country Policy and Institutional AssessmentWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 3.49221st of 78 · position · derived | 3.2537th of 78 · position · derived |
| Debt Service on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 9.43675th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 21.9129th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Disability Benefit CoverageILO · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.78742nd of 176 · position · derived | 0.74159th of 176 · position · derived |
| External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 46.9247th of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 60.0435th of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 22.74202332nd of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 29.44202515th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better | 87.92 | 79.08 |
| Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better | 1 | 2.75 |
| Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.60645th of 176 · position · derived | 0.31196th of 176 · position · derived |
| Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.051109th of 176 · position · derived | 0.85458th of 176 · position · derived |
| Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.373101st of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.68157th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · 2022 · Higher is better | 15.7 | 19.6 |
| Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better | 5499th of 168 · rank | 5690th of 168 · rank |
| Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.61574th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.83424th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 6.3372021108th of 135 · position · derived | 8.0152010too old to compare96th of 135 · position · derived |
| Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 6.531105th of 168 · position · derived | 1.688165th of 168 · position · derived |
| Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.184115th of 209 · position · derived | -0.646152nd of 209 · position · derived |
| Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.015106th of 176 · position · derived | -0.77133rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 6.8752023 | 3.0712025 |
| State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 95.56 | 78.25 |
| State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better | 0.255102nd of 166 · position · derived | -0.39142nd of 166 · position · derived |
| State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.46978th of 176 · position · derived | 1.05595th of 176 · position · derived |
| Trade Union DensityILO · years differ · Higher is better | 16.84201967th of 139 · position · derived | 9.9432008too old to compare103rd of 139 · position · derived |
| Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.3682nd of 206 · position · derived | -0.661137th of 206 · position · derived |
Measured for Ghana only: Business Ready: Operational Efficiency · Business Ready: Public Services · Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
Economy & Innovation
Ghana:joint 120thNigeria:136thof 176
Ghana on Economy & Innovation →Nigeria on Economy & Innovation →
Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.
14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85
Ghana: 81.24
Nigeria: 63.26
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.
-3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729
Ghana: -1.139125th of 145 · rank
Nigeria: -2.281140th of 145 · rank
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.
2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52
Ghana: 21.882023
Nigeria: 20.822025
GDP per Capita (PPP)
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.
1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593
Ghana: 7,358
Nigeria: 8,145
| Also measured · 36 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 5,139130th of 173 · position · derived | 3,731140th of 173 · position · derived |
| Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 3.77582nd of 118 · position · derived | 18.4621st of 118 · position · derived |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 21.2827th of 158 · position · derived | 22.9822nd of 158 · position · derived |
| Average Monthly Earnings of EmployeesILO · 2024 · Higher is better | 546.2669th of 75 · position · derived | 288.0574th of 75 · position · derived |
| Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 94.77 | 96.68 |
| Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end | -0.872 | -1.226 |
| Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 26,49998th of 150 · position · derived | 21,249104th of 150 · position · derived |
| Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 137.0615th of 195 · position · derived | 120.8946th of 195 · position · derived |
| Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.487 | 0.619 |
| Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 55.69202348th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 56.36202545th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 7.7322023 | 8.7292025 |
| Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 135.516th of 195 · position · derived | 119.8546th of 195 · position · derived |
| Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 1.68 | 1.377 |
| Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.396105th of 170 · position · derived | 0.393106th of 170 · position · derived |
| GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 5.95431st of 186 · position · derived | 4.01371st of 186 · position · derived |
| Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better | 21.85101st of 139 · rank | 21.08105th of 139 · rank |
| Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better | 4,242125th of 166 · position · derived | 5,070122nd of 166 · position · derived |
| ICT Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better | 1.165103rd of 118 · position · derived | 4.03881st of 118 · position · derived |
| Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 29.2548th of 158 · position · derived | 16.44134th of 158 · position · derived |
| Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 14.43 | 13.86 |
| Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better | 35.55 | 54.88 |
| Interest Payments on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.06771st of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.69225th of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 119.1657th of 194 · position · derived | 112.9175th of 194 · position · derived |
| Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 53.89202373rd of 169 · position · derived | 51.53202592nd of 169 · position · derived |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 10.1174th of 132 · position · derived | 8.25792nd of 132 · position · derived |
| Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · No better end | 767.24 | 10,130 |
| Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end | 0.371 | 0.363 |
| Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better | 34.89151st of 195 · position · derived | 30.17166th of 195 · position · derived |
| Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 87.482015117th of 145 · position · derived | 22.122019139th of 145 · position · derived |
| Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end | 10,216 | 52,123 |
| Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 8.858 | 1.738 |
| Statutory Minimum WageILO · 2024 · No better end | 99.88 | 244.78 |
| Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All ProductsWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 12.51 | 9.34 |
| Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 176.61 | 124.65 |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end | 13.3536th of 180 · position · derived | 8.55350th of 180 · position · derived |
| Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 34.66 | 33.84 |
Measured for Ghana only: Container Port Traffic · Creative Services Exports · Gross Savings (% of GDP) · New Business Density · Tax Revenue (% of GDP)
Measured for Nigeria only: Creative Goods Exports · Foreign Value Added Share of Gross Exports · Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate · Total Factor Productivity Level
Work & Labour
Ghana:joint 112thNigeria:16thof 182
Ghana on Work & Labour →Nigeria on Work & Labour →
Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from
Employment-to-Population Ratio
ILO · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.
21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9
Ghana: 56.78
Nigeria: 79.99
Unemployment Rate
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.
0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2
Ghana: 2.979
Nigeria: 3.064
Vulnerable Employment
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.
0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22
Ghana: 59.96
Nigeria: 66.48
| Also measured · 24 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per WorkerWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 3,74797th of 151 · position · derived | 3,495101st of 151 · position · derived |
| Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end | 32.69152nd of 182 · position · derived | 39.5387th of 182 · position · derived |
| Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.62 | 3.08 |
| Composite Rate of Labour Underutilisation (LU4)ILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 18.7518th of 76 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 11.5743rd of 76 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end | 34.5746th of 182 · position · derived | 33.5350th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end | 18.26101st of 182 · position · derived | 17.01113th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end | 47.17137th of 182 · position · derived | 49.46130th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 16.62019 | 10.12022 |
| Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 55.2778th of 182 · position · derived | 80.73rd of 182 · position · derived |
| Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 49.842023 | 36.222025 |
| GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 20,068125th of 168 · position · derived | 17,120132nd of 168 · position · derived |
| Gini Index of Monthly EarningsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.49810th of 75 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.44712th of 75 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 15,08594th of 151 · position · derived | 6,731127th of 151 · position · derived |
| Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 58.52114th of 182 · position · derived | 82.525th of 182 · position · derived |
| Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 11.57125th of 182 · position · derived | 5.6155th of 182 · position · derived |
| Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 84 | 84 |
| Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 0 | 0 |
| Low Pay RateILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 38.735th of 71 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 29.4113th of 71 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end | 67.4636th of 182 · position · derived | 86.155th of 182 · position · derived |
| Share of Temporary EmployeesILO · 2024 · No better end | 5.42 | 7.397 |
| Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 02023 | 02022 |
| Working Poverty RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 27.72 | 27.91 |
| Youth Not in Education, Employment or TrainingILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 23.9121st of 97 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 11.9164th of 97 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 5.826151st of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 5.34155th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for Nigeria only: Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · Informal Employment Rate
Education & Knowledge
Ghana:joint 123rdNigeria:joint 174thof 198
Ghana on Education & Knowledge →Nigeria on Education & Knowledge →
Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from
Government Spending on Education
UIS · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.
0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39
Ghana: no reading in this edition
Nigeria: 0.319
Out-of-School Rate, Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.
0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6
Ghana: 4.7672024
Nigeria: 24.322023
Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.
3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100
Ghana: 87.062021
Nigeria: 57.252023
Upper Secondary Completion Rate
UIS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.
2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27
Ghana: 47.22
Nigeria: 57.75
| Also measured · 15 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.6781st of 176 · position · derived | 0.87623rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Adult Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 76.492021129th of 172 · position · derived | 70.412024140th of 172 · position · derived |
| Bachelor's or Higher AttainmentUIS · 2023 · Higher is better | 4.5380th of 90 · position · derived | 3.80283rd of 90 · position · derived |
| Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 11.42150th of 195 · position · derived | 10.51168th of 195 · position · derived |
| Female Share of ResearchersUIS · years differ · No better end | 26.072015 | 30.622019 |
| Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 307.28171st of 172 · position · derived | 309.02169th of 172 · position · derived |
| Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · 2012 · Lower is better | 0.56218th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.56616th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 5.959132nd of 172 · position · derived | 5.038146th of 172 · position · derived |
| Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 65.2109th of 164 · position · derived | 66.83108th of 164 · position · derived |
| Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 7.107142nd of 193 · position · derived | 7.586131st of 193 · position · derived |
| Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of BirthNobel Prize Outreach · 2025 · No better end | 1 | 1 |
| Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 79.09126th of 165 · position · derived | 76.79131st of 165 · position · derived |
| Trust in ScientistsWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 24.27 | 9.335 |
| Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary CompletionUIS · years differ · Closer to 1 is better | 0.4072022 | 0.2862021 |
| Youth Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 91.512021 | 81.362024 |
Measured for Ghana only: Female Share of STEM Graduates · Gender Parity Index, Tertiary Enrolment · Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Lower Secondary · Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary Age · Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · Pupils per Qualified Teacher, Primary · Qualified Teachers in Primary Education · School Life Expectancy · Secondary School Enrolment · Share of Graduates from ICT Programmes · Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · Upper Secondary Attainment
Measured for Nigeria only: Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Primary · Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of Primary
Health & Wellbeing
Ghana:147thNigeria:196thof 200
Ghana on Health & Wellbeing →Nigeria on Health & Wellbeing →
Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from
Life Expectancy at Birth
UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.
54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37
Ghana: 65.5
Nigeria: 54.46
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.
0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1
Ghana: 9.4
Nigeria: 24.3
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.
0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8
Ghana: 17.392022
Nigeria: 33.82021
Under-Five Mortality Rate
UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.
1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65
Ghana: 35.88
Nigeria: 115.65
| Also measured · 50 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 58.2455th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 86.4327th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 230.5433rd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 349.493rd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry OnWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 18.09 | 15.39 |
| Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better | 87.1837th of 144 · position · derived | 91.1521st of 144 · position · derived |
| Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four VisitsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 87.8202255th of 153 · position · derived | 52.42024131st of 153 · position · derived |
| Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · years differ · No better end | 20.82022 | 5.62024 |
| Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of PneumoniaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 43.22022110th of 127 · position · derived | 40.62024112th of 127 · position · derived |
| Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 0.4352016 | 3.5512015 |
| Children with Functional DifficultiesUNICEF · years differ · No better end | 20.72018 | 15.52021 |
| Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.31 | 0.34 |
| Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 29.6 | 18.9 |
| Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end | 4.65 | 4.17 |
| Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better | 105.04 | 143.67 |
| Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 50.6157th of 196 · position · derived | 43.8171st of 196 · position · derived |
| Early Initiation of BreastfeedingUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 58.16202255th of 136 · position · derived | 35.532024113th of 136 · position · derived |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 52.59202238th of 136 · position · derived | 28.782024101st of 136 · position · derived |
| Female Genital Mutilation PrevalenceUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 2.42018 | 13.92024 |
| Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 23.62 | 6.9 |
| Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 165 | 68.27 |
| Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.514138th of 172 · rank | 0.677171st of 172 · rank |
| Global Multidimensional Poverty IndexOPHI · years differ · Lower is better | 0.113202241st of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.175202137th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| HPV Vaccination Coverage, GirlsWUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 79 | 60 |
| Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 0.45127th of 172 · position · derived | 0.361166th of 172 · position · derived |
| Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 99 | 62 |
| Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 93 | 56 |
| Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 27.5252nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 69.772nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| INFORM Severity IndexACAPS · 2025 · Lower is better | 2.652nd of 81 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.114th of 81 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Insecticide-Treated Net UseMAP · 2025 · Higher is better | 63.66 | 27.92 |
| Institutional DeliveriesUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 86.22022 | 43.32024 |
| Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 14174th of 222 · position · derived | 12.14221st of 222 · position · derived |
| Malaria Incidence (P. falciparum)MAP · 2025 · Lower is better | 186.3 | 267.5 |
| Malaria Mortality (P. falciparum)MAP · 2024 · Lower is better | 48.25 | 87.73 |
| Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 17.37 | 7.11 |
| Minimum Dietary Diversity, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 41.43202252nd of 115 · position · derived | 14.012024106th of 115 · position · derived |
| Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 22.5 | 14.9 |
| Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 9.89928th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.125th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 18.0750th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 39.052nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with DiarrhoeaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 39.8202270th of 127 · position · derived | 46.6202452nd of 127 · position · derived |
| Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.796154th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.62158th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end | 7.2540th of 178 · position · derived | 0.98115th of 178 · position · derived |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better | 28.939th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 44.911th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Postnatal Care for Newborns Within Two DaysUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 86.9202247th of 109 · position · derived | 42.3202490th of 109 · position · derived |
| Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food InsecurityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 43.534th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 76.58th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 6.373rd of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 19.927th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Severe Child Food Poverty, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 21.38202256th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 43.9320248th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better | 67 | 63 |
| Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better | 19.426th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 23.8812th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 29.17 | 65.11 |
| Violent Discipline of ChildrenUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 9420181st of 90 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 90.420215th of 90 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better | 5.797202250th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 11.6202111th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for Ghana only: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · Low Birthweight Prevalence
Measured for Nigeria only: Global Report on Food Crises
Development & Human Capital
Ghana:150thNigeria:179thof 196
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Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.
0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972
Ghana: 0.628143rd of 193 · rank
Nigeria: 0.56164th of 193 · rank
Maternal Mortality Ratio
MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.
0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83
Ghana: 234.32
Nigeria: 992.83
| Also measured · 11 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 91.9 | 62.5 |
| Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 82.6 | 23.5 |
| Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour BenefitsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 31.232016 | 9.7412018 |
| Child MarriageUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 16.1202277th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 33.4202424th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 35.3720th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 31.738th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better | 0.933136th of 184 · position · derived | 0.892157th of 184 · position · derived |
| Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.399132nd of 169 · position · derived | 0.379135th of 169 · position · derived |
| Multidimensional Poverty MeasureWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 44.09201634th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 47.03202229th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Net Official Development Assistance ReceivedOECD Development Assistance Committee · 2023 · No better end | 2.05671st of 130 · position · derived | 0.75594th of 130 · position · derived |
| Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.604105th of 156 · position · derived | 0.548124th of 156 · position · derived |
| Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 33.25 | 40.89 |
Environment & Sustainability
Ghana:34thNigeria:joint 73rdof 186
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CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.
0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27
Ghana: 0.611
Nigeria: 0.584
Ecological Footprint
Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.
0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73
Ghana: 1.901
Nigeria: 0.739
Organic Agricultural Area
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38
Ghana: 0.67
Nigeria: 0.06
Water Stress
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851
Ghana: 0.48
Nigeria: 29.71
| Also measured · 36 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end | 11,67086th of 193 · position · derived | 84,87819th of 193 · position · derived |
| Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.75159th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.28112th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Agricultural Irrigated LandFAO · years differ · No better end | 0.2912014108th of 121 · position · derived | 0.3232017106th of 121 · position · derived |
| Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end | 55.3948th of 209 · position · derived | 76.210th of 209 · position · derived |
| Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.52 | -0.71 |
| Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.13990th of 206 · position · derived | 0.16277th of 206 · position · derived |
| Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 0.112 | 0.802 |
| Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end | 2,735,288 | 6,519,055 |
| Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better | 6.935th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 8.52nd of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Coal Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end | 7.198 | 36.38 |
| Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end | -8.115 | 2.329 |
| Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.878 | 1.151 |
| Environmentally Related Tax RevenueOECD · 2024 · No better end | 1.01 | 0.007 |
| Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end | 28.89135th of 188 · position · derived | 4.239174th of 188 · position · derived |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end | 617,969 | 1,113,540 |
| Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end | 35.1988th of 210 · position · derived | 23.21124th of 210 · position · derived |
| Forest Area within Legally Established Protected AreasFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 20.27 | 22.32 |
| Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end | 2,145,05554th of 179 · position · derived | 18,112,7036th of 179 · position · derived |
| Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.3136th of 188 · position · derived | 0.42113th of 188 · position · derived |
| Low-Carbon Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Higher is better | 36.2284th of 162 · position · derived | 2599th of 162 · position · derived |
| Mangrove AreaGlobal Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · 2025 · No better end | 7,787 | 792,543 |
| Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end | 601.49 | 6,225 |
| Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.3042017189th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.5642021149th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 45.11108th of 190 · rank | 37.6157th of 190 · rank |
| Operating Coal Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 0 | 344.5 |
| Operating Wind Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 0 | 10 |
| Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end | 2.129 | 3.526 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 914.05132nd of 181 · position · derived | 990.36128th of 181 · position · derived |
| Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end | 0.188 | 0.144 |
| Solar Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end | 0.7 | 0.346 |
| Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end | 1.338 | 1.152 |
| Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end | 116,555 | 118,263 |
| Tropical Moist Forest DeforestationJRC · 2025 · No better end | 0.007 | 0.009 |
| Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end | 73.0668th of 171 · position · derived | 44.17107th of 171 · position · derived |
| Wind and Solar Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Higher is better | 0.7 | 0.346 |
Gender & Equality
Ghana:114thNigeria:138thof 183
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Firms with a Female Top Manager
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.
1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9
Ghana: 19.822023
Nigeria: 14.272025
Social Institutions and Gender Index
OECD · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.
6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4
Ghana: 38.2
Nigeria: 39.5
Women, Business and the Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.
3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100
Ghana: 80.63
Nigeria: 69.38
Women's Political Empowerment Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.
0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954
Ghana: 0.767
Nigeria: 0.732
| Also measured · 10 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 78.3158th of 139 · position · derived | 52.2298th of 139 · position · derived |
| Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 36.562022 | 19.352024 |
| Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 35.04202393rd of 181 · position · derived | 18.432025147th of 181 · position · derived |
| Gender Social Norms IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · years differ · Lower is better | 98.97201416th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 99.5820227th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Global Gender Parity IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.563 | 0.514 |
| Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 23.72017 | 21.32013 |
| Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 103.8 | 103.8 |
| Women Who Think a Husband Is Justified in Hitting or Beating His WifeUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 19.3202266th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.4202463rd of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Women's Empowerment IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.524 | 0.444 |
| Women's Share of Agricultural LandownersFAO · years differ · No better end | 38.72017 | 31.62019 |
Measured for Ghana only: Legal Guarantees of Women's Equal Rights to Land
Democracy & Civil Liberties
Ghana:joint 57thNigeria:128thof 198
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Civic Space Ratings
CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.
2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100
Ghana: 60.28
Nigeria: 36.23
Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index
EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.
12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61
Ghana: 75.722024
Nigeria: 42.952023
Rule of Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.
-2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012
Ghana: -0.001
Nigeria: -0.951
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.
0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913
Ghana: 0.711
Nigeria: 0.505
| Also measured · 15 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.58346th of 176 · position · derived | 0.34888th of 176 · position · derived |
| Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.49352nd of 176 · position · derived | 0.31790th of 176 · position · derived |
| Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.162138th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.6735th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.89631st of 176 · position · derived | 0.84941st of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.70463rd of 176 · position · derived | 1.8158th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.98577th of 172 · position · derived | 1.55455th of 172 · position · derived |
| Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 2.4976th of 176 · position · derived | 1.47475th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.49443rd of 176 · position · derived | 0.91669th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.01843rd of 176 · position · derived | 0.97849th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.45564th of 176 · position · derived | 1.07885th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.88670th of 176 · position · derived | 1.08963rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end | 2.556 | 0.589 |
| Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.1 | 0.312 |
| Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.36169th of 176 · position · derived | 0.32380th of 176 · position · derived |
| Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | -0.955132nd of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst | -0.594118th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Peace & Security
Ghana:44thNigeria:120thof 177
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Global Militarisation Index
BICC · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.
3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09
Ghana: 44.06141st of 149 · rank
Nigeria: 57.62132nd of 149 · rank
Physical Violence Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.
0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989
Ghana: 0.937
Nigeria: 0.327
Political Stability and Absence of Violence
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.
-2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563
Ghana: 0.088
Nigeria: -1.739
Political Violence by Non-State Actors
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.
-3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375
Ghana: -0.523
Nigeria: 0.084
| Also measured · 7 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Personnel (% of population)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · Lower is better | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 891 |
| Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 98 | 1,531 |
| Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 9838th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4,1589th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 1,864 |
| Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 16,030 | 478,150 |
Measured for Nigeria only: Internally Displaced People of Concern to UNHCR
Risk & Resilience
Ghana:102ndNigeria:181stof 193
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Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.
16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69
Ghana: 54.92
Nigeria: 28.52
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.
0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655
Ghana: 0.455104th of 190 · rank
Nigeria: 0.49131st of 190 · rank
INFORM Risk Index
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.
0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5
Ghana: 4.6
Nigeria: 7.1
World Risk Index
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.
0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56
Ghana: 3.19
Nigeria: 9.19
| Also measured · 8 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 12.3875th of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.6655th of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 475 | 18,192 |
| Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.04639th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst | 2.28896th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 9.485202382nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 7.683202597th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 26 | 28 |
| Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 21,050 | 123,848 |
| Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.27148th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 2.77773rd of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better | 46 | 44 |
Mobility & Trade
Ghana:119thNigeria:144thof 177
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Container Import Dwell Time
World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.
1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6
Ghana: 8.2
Nigeria: 12.4
ICT Goods Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45
Ghana: no reading in this edition
Nigeria: 0
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.
4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313
Ghana: 139.3739th of 177 · rank
Nigeria: 114.9347th of 177 · rank
Logistics Performance Index
World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.
1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3
Ghana: 2.597th of 139 · rank
Nigeria: 2.688th of 139 · rank
| Also measured · 8 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 7.53202350th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.386202591st of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end | 32.1 | 16.3 |
| Cost of Sending RemittancesWorld Bank Group · 2023 · Lower is better | 2.00973rd of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.63526th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.18870th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.18969th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 1,055,494 | 2,094,265 |
| International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 532,286 | 1,403,281 |
| International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 1.546 | 0.603 |
| Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | -0.296 | -0.254 |
Food & Agriculture
Ghana:joint 124thNigeria:143rdof 184
Ghana on Food & Agriculture →Nigeria on Food & Agriculture →
Key statistics · the 4 the Food & Agriculture standing is built from
Agriculture Orientation Index
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38
Ghana: 0.03
Nigeria: 0.16
Cereal Yield
FAO · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.
23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147
Ghana: 2,688
Nigeria: 1,549
Dietary Energy Supply
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.
1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962
Ghana: 3,151
Nigeria: 2,444
Progress Toward Productive and Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4.1 Proxy)
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.
1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57
Ghana: 3
Nigeria: 3.29
Poverty & Inequality
Ghana:149thNigeria:joint 128thof 159
Ghana on Poverty & Inequality →Nigeria on Poverty & Inequality →
Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from
Gini Index
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.
23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07
Ghana: 43.512016
Nigeria: 33.892022
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69
Ghana: 15.852016
Nigeria: 12.982022
Share of Population Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet
FAO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.
0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9
Ghana: 65.8
Nigeria: 80.5
| Also measured · 1 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Headcount at National Poverty LinesWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 23.42016 | 56.22022 |
Money & Public Finance
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 5 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 14.062023 | 5.2112025 |
| Made or Received a Digital PaymentWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 80.3610th of 98 · position · derived | 54.4843rd of 98 · position · derived |
| Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile MoneyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 67.21st of 98 · position · derived | 43.3514th of 98 · position · derived |
| Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 41.222023 | 74.912025 |
| Short-Term Share of External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 7.002 | 20.44 |
Energy
Ghana:joint 95thNigeria:117thof 165
Ghana on Energy →Nigeria on Energy →
Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from
Carbon Intensity of Electricity
Ember · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.
23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306
Ghana: 468.81
Nigeria: 495.63
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation
Ember · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.
0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100
Ghana: 36.22
Nigeria: 25
World Energy Trilemma Index
World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.
27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2
Ghana: 47.681st of 99 · rank
Nigeria: 39.294th of 99 · rank
| Also measured · 15 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end | 182.98 | 1,605 |
| Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 24.16202399th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 51.6202523rd of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 67.942023 | 86.32025 |
| Gas Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end | 61.43 | 75 |
| Hydro Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end | 35.44 | 24.49 |
| Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 3.416 | 39.09 |
| Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)Ember · 2024 · No better end | -10.05 | -6.124 |
| Nuclear Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end | 0 | 0 |
| Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end | 4.02 | 4.298 |
| Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end | 11.13 | 7.551 |
| Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 0.564 | 4.808 |
| RISE Clean Cooking Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 68.89 | 53.47 |
| RISE Electricity Access Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 75.9116th of 56 · position · derived | 90.471st of 56 · position · derived |
| RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 46.33 | 36.98 |
| RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 30.96 | 32.42 |
Digital & Technology
Ghana:66thNigeria:82ndof 198
Ghana on Digital & Technology →Nigeria on Digital & Technology →
Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.
0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15
Ghana: 58.69
Nigeria: 33.96
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.
12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36
Ghana: 47.4278th of 195 · rank
Nigeria: 50.7970th of 195 · rank
Government Cyber Security Capacity
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.
-2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715
Ghana: -0.055
Nigeria: 0.24
GovTech Maturity Index
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.
0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997
Ghana: 0.708
Nigeria: 0.512
| Also measured · 10 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Anthropic AI Usage IndexAnthropic · 2026 · No better end | 0.38 | 0.24 |
| Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 47.77202341st of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 21.72025119th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 64.01202386th of 181 · position · derived | 35.682025150th of 181 · position · derived |
| GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 328,387 | 1,794,519 |
| GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end | 454,751 | 2,323,134 |
| GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 736,972 | 4,679,196 |
| Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 54.76109th of 140 · position · derived | 37.74124th of 140 · position · derived |
| Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 87.7189th of 140 · position · derived | 83.77104th of 140 · position · derived |
| Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 53.53109th of 140 · position · derived | 33.68124th of 140 · position · derived |
People & Population
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 16 | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 3.552022 | 4.532024 |
| Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 26.31 | 32.95 |
| Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 7.04 | 11.74 |
| Historical Index of Ethnic FractionalizationLenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · 2013 · No better end | 0.736 | 0.85 |
| Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 29.51 | 29.23 |
| Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 20.93 | 17.75 |
| One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 24.652022 | 16.932024 |
| Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 3.632 | 3.028 |
| Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 148.49 | 250.21 |
| Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 1.897 | 2.096 |
| Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 49.1 | 49.65 |
| Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 36.18 | 41.49 |
| Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 99.81 | 102.25 |
| Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 66.14 | 80.25 |
| Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 3.397 | 4.482 |
| Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 58.92 | 63.78 |
04Over time
How the two have moved
Ghana solid, Nigeria dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.
GDP per person
international $, PPP · World Bank Group
- Ghana, 2025
- 7,358
- Nigeria, 2025
- 8,145
Nigeria’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.
Life expectancy at birth
years at birth · UN DESA Population Division
- Ghana, 2023
- 65.5
- Nigeria, 2023
- 54.46
Ghana’s life expectancy was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Population
people · UN DESA Population Division
- Ghana, 2023
- 33,787,914
- Nigeria, 2023
- 227,882,945
Nigeria’s population was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Human Development Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- Ghana, 2023
- 143rd of 193
- Nigeria, 2023
- 164th of 193
Corruption Perceptions Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International
- Ghana, 2025
- 76th of 181
- Nigeria, 2025
- 142nd of 181
Gender Inequality Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- Ghana, 2023
- 138th of 172
- Nigeria, 2023
- 171st of 172
Global Innovation Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization
- Ghana, 2025
- 101st of 139
- Nigeria, 2025
- 105th of 139
Economic Complexity Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University
- Ghana, 2024
- 125th of 145
- Nigeria, 2024
- 140th of 145
Government AI Readiness Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights
- Ghana, 2025
- 78th of 195
- Nigeria, 2025
- 70th of 195
05Recorded facts
The two countries
| Fact | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Abuja |
| Languages | English | English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi (GHS), Ghana Pesewa | naira (NGN) |
| Calling code | +233 | +234 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .ng |
| ISO codes | GH · GHA | NG · NGA |
| Where | Western Africa · Africa | Western Africa · Africa |
No shared land borderBoth in Western AfricaBoth in Africa
06Keep comparing
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Kenya07Questions
Ghana and Nigeria: common questions
Which is bigger, Ghana or Nigeria?
People: Ghana 33,787,914 and Nigeria 227,882,945 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. Nigeria has 6.7 times as many. Land area, in square kilometres: Ghana 227,533 and Nigeria 910,770 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Nigeria’s is 4.0 times as large.
Which has the higher GDP per person, Ghana or Nigeria?
Nigeria. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: Ghana 7,358 and Nigeria 8,145 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.
Where are Ghana and Nigeria placed in the Country Index 2026?
Ghana is placed joint 107th of 183, and Nigeria is placed joint 150th of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.
Do Ghana and Nigeria share a border?
No: the two share no land border in the Natural Earth outlines. Both are in Western Africa.
How many statistics compare Ghana and Nigeria?
352 statistics from 64 publishers measure both. 25 more measure only Ghana, and 12 only Nigeria; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.
Why do some rows give two different years?
For 60 of the 352 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.
08Method
Sources and how to read them
Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: Ghana and Nigeria. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.
Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.
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The 64 publishers behind the shared statistics
ACAPS · Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Anthropic · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) · Ember · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Energy Monitor · Global Footprint Network · Global Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Nobel Prize Outreach · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · OECD Development Assistance Committee · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)
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