Population

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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 513% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 28,814,597.
Surface area
Ghana’s surface area is 114% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 127,169 km².
Population density
Ghana’s population density is 186% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of 93.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
Ghana’s nominal GDP is about 17.2× that of Liberia, a difference of $77.53 billion.
GDP per capita
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 181% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of $1,539.
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
Monrovia
Population
34,427,414
5,612,817
Surface area
238,539 km²
111,370 km²
Population density
144 /km²
50.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$82.31 billion · 2024
$4.78 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,391 · 2024
$851 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Liberian dollar · LRD · $
Nationality
Ghanaian
Liberian
Phone code
+233
+231
Internet domain
.gh
.lr
ISO codes
GH / GHA
LR / LBR
Time zone
Africa/Accra
Africa/Monrovia
Native name
Ghana
Liberia
| Measure | Ghana | Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Monrovia |
| Population | 34,427,414 | 5,612,817 |
| Surface area | 238,539 km² | 111,370 km² |
| Population density | 144 /km² | 50.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $82.31 billion · 2024 | $4.78 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,391 · 2024 | $851 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ | Liberian dollar · LRD · $ |
| Nationality | Ghanaian | Liberian |
| Phone code | +233 | +231 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .lr |
| ISO codes | GH / GHA | LR / LBR |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra | Africa/Monrovia |
| Native name | Ghana | Liberia |
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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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Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
Full Liberia profile →Ghana & Liberia: 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 Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Liberia?
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
What currency is used in Liberia?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
What is the phone calling code for Liberia?
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
What is the internet domain for Liberia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.