Population

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)vsGhana
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher
Nominal GDP
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
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)’s surface area is 35% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of 83,921 km².
Population density
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)’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)’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
| Measure | Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| 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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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) profile →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.
Full Ghana profile →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.