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Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)vsGhana

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ghana is higher

Ghana records 34,427,414, about 1.08× the other value.

Surface area

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 322,460 km², about 1.35× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records $87.11 billion, about 1.06× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)31,934,230
🇬🇭 Ghana34,427,414

Ghana’s population is 7.8% larger than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of 2,493,184.

Surface area

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)322,460 km²
🇬🇭 Ghana238,539 km²

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s surface area is 35% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of 83,921 km².

Population density

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)99 /km²
🇬🇭 Ghana144 /km²

Ghana’s population density is 46% higher than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of 45.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$87.11 billion · 2024
🇬🇭 Ghana$82.31 billion · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s nominal GDP is 5.8% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of $4.81 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$2,728 · 2024
🇬🇭 Ghana$2,391 · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Ghana, a difference of $337.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Yamoussoukro

Accra

Population

31,934,230

34,427,414

Surface area

322,460 km²

238,539 km²

Population density

99 /km²

144 /km²

Nominal GDP

$87.11 billion · 2024

$82.31 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,728 · 2024

$2,391 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵

Nationality

Ivorian

Ghanaian

Phone code

+225

+233

Internet domain

.ci

.gh

ISO codes

CI / CIV

GH / GHA

Time zone

Africa/Abidjan

Africa/Accra

Native name

—

Ghana

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About Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

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About Ghana

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.

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Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) & Ghana: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Yamoussoukro.

What is the population of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a recorded population of approximately 31,934,230 people.

How big is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) covers an area of about 322,460 km².

What is the population density of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a population density of roughly 99 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $87.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,728.

What currency is used in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) located?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) called?

People from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are referred to as Ivorian.

What is the phone calling code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The international dialing code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is +225.

What is the internet domain for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is .ci.

What time zone is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone.

What is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) known for?

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra.

What is the population of Ghana?

Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.

How big is Ghana?

Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².

What is the population density of Ghana?

Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ghana?

Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ghana?

Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.

What currency is used in Ghana?

Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.

Where is Ghana located?

Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Ghana called?

People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.

What is the phone calling code for Ghana?

The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.

What is the internet domain for Ghana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.

What time zone is Ghana in?

Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.

What is Ghana known for?

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.