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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 15.6× the other value.

Surface area

Ghana is higher

Ghana records 238,539 km², about 6.60× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ghana is higher

Ghana records $82.31 billion, about 37.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇭 Ghana34,427,414
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau2,201,352

Ghana’s population is about 15.6× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 32,226,062.

Surface area

🇬🇭 Ghana238,539 km²
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau36,130 km²

Ghana’s surface area is 560% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 202,409 km².

Population density

🇬🇭 Ghana144 /km²
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau60.9 /km²

Ghana’s population density is 137% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 83.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇭 Ghana$82.31 billion · 2024
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$2.22 billion · 2024

Ghana’s nominal GDP is about 37.1× that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $80.09 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇭 Ghana$2,391 · 2024
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$1,008 · 2024

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

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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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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.