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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is 46% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 10,878,633.
Burkina Faso’s surface area is 15% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of 35,661 km².
Ghana’s population density is 68% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 58.4 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is 256% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $59.18 billion.
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 143% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $1,409.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Ouagadougou
Accra
23,548,781
34,427,414
274,200 km²
238,539 km²
85.9 /km²
144 /km²
$23.12 billion · 2024
$82.31 billion · 2024
$982 · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Burkinabe
Ghanaian
+226
+233
.bf
.gh
BF / BFA
GH / GHA
Africa/Ouagadougou
Africa/Accra
Burkina Faso
Ghana
| Measure | Burkina Faso | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ouagadougou | Accra |
| Population | 23,548,781 | 34,427,414 |
| Surface area | 274,200 km² | 238,539 km² |
| Population density | 85.9 /km² | 144 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $23.12 billion · 2024 | $82.31 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $982 · 2024 | $2,391 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ |
| Nationality | Burkinabe | Ghanaian |
| Phone code | +226 | +233 |
| Internet domain | .bf | .gh |
| ISO codes | BF / BFA | GH / GHA |
| Time zone | Africa/Ouagadougou | Africa/Accra |
| Native name | Burkina Faso | Ghana |
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Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.
Full Burkina Faso profile →Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.
Full Ghana profile →The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso has a recorded population of approximately 23,548,781 people.
Burkina Faso covers an area of about 274,200 km².
Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 85.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burkina Faso has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.12 billion as of 2024.
Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of approximately $982.
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Burkina Faso are referred to as Burkinabe.
The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso is .bf.
Burkina Faso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.
Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².
Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.
Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.
Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.
Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.
Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.