Population

GhanavsGuinea-Bissau
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ghana is higher
Nominal GDP
Ghana is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Ghana’s population is about 15.6× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 32,226,062.
Surface area
Ghana’s surface area is 560% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 202,409 km².
Population density
Ghana’s population density is 137% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 83.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
Ghana’s nominal GDP is about 37.1× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $80.09 billion.
GDP per capita
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 137% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $1,383.
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
Accra
Bissau
Population
34,427,414
2,201,352
Surface area
238,539 km²
36,130 km²
Population density
144 /km²
60.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$82.31 billion · 2024
$2.22 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,391 · 2024
$1,008 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Ghanaian
Bissau-Guinean
Phone code
+233
+245
Internet domain
.gh
.gw
ISO codes
GH / GHA
GW / GNB
Time zone
Africa/Accra
Africa/Bissau
Native name
Ghana
Guiné-Bissau
| Measure | Ghana | Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Bissau |
| Population | 34,427,414 | 2,201,352 |
| Surface area | 238,539 km² | 36,130 km² |
| Population density | 144 /km² | 60.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $82.31 billion · 2024 | $2.22 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,391 · 2024 | $1,008 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Ghanaian | Bissau-Guinean |
| Phone code | +233 | +245 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .gw |
| ISO codes | GH / GHA | GW / GNB |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra | Africa/Bissau |
| Native name | Ghana | Guiné-Bissau |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
Full Guinea-Bissau profile →Ghana & Guinea-Bissau: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a recorded population of approximately 2,201,352 people.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers an area of about 36,130 km².
What is the population density of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a population density of roughly 60.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.22 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,008.
What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Guinea-Bissau located?
Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Guinea-Bissau?
The native name of Guinea-Bissau is Guiné-Bissau.
What are people from Guinea-Bissau called?
People from Guinea-Bissau are referred to as Bissau-Guinean.
What is the phone calling code for Guinea-Bissau?
The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
What is the internet domain for Guinea-Bissau?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?
Guinea-Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau time zone.
What is Guinea-Bissau known for?
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.