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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is about 65.6× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 33,902,537.
Ghana’s surface area is about 59.2× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 234,509 km².
Ghana’s population density is 11% higher than that of Cape Verde, a difference of 14.1 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is about 30.2× that of Cape Verde, a difference of $79.58 billion.
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 117% higher than that of Ghana, a difference of $2,802.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Praia
Accra
524,877
34,427,414
4,030 km²
238,539 km²
130 /km²
144 /km²
$2.73 billion · 2024
$82.31 billion · 2024
$5,192 · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Verdean
Ghanaian
+238
+233
.cv
.gh
CV / CPV
GH / GHA
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Africa/Accra
Cabo Verde
Ghana
| Measure | Cape Verde | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Praia | Accra |
| Population | 524,877 | 34,427,414 |
| Surface area | 4,030 km² | 238,539 km² |
| Population density | 130 /km² | 144 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.73 billion · 2024 | $82.31 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,192 · 2024 | $2,391 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ |
| Nationality | Verdean | Ghanaian |
| Phone code | +238 | +233 |
| Internet domain | .cv | .gh |
| ISO codes | CV / CPV | GH / GHA |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde | Africa/Accra |
| Native name | Cabo Verde | Ghana |
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Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
Full Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde is Praia.
Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.
Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.
The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
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.