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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is 41% larger than that of Mali, a difference of 9,948,819.
Mali’s surface area is 420% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of 1,001,651 km².
Ghana’s population density is 631% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 125 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is 207% larger than that of Mali, a difference of $55.51 billion.
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 118% higher than that of Mali, a difference of $1,296.
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Accra
Bamako
34,427,414
24,478,595
238,539 km²
1,240,190 km²
144 /km²
19.7 /km²
$82.31 billion · 2024
$26.79 billion · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
$1,095 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Ghanaian
Malian, Malinese
+233
+223
.gh
.ml
GH / GHA
ML / MLI
Africa/Accra
Africa/Bamako
Ghana
Mali
| Measure | Ghana | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Bamako |
| Population | 34,427,414 | 24,478,595 |
| Surface area | 238,539 km² | 1,240,190 km² |
| Population density | 144 /km² | 19.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $82.31 billion · 2024 | $26.79 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,391 · 2024 | $1,095 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Ghanaian | Malian, Malinese |
| Phone code | +233 | +223 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .ml |
| ISO codes | GH / GHA | ML / MLI |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra | Africa/Bamako |
| Native name | Ghana | Mali |
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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.
Full Ghana profile →Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.
Full Mali profile →The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.
Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².
Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.
Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.
Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.
Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.
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.
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Mali has a recorded population of approximately 24,478,595 people.
Mali covers an area of about 1,240,190 km².
Mali has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mali has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $26.79 billion as of 2024.
Mali has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,095.
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Mali are referred to as Malian, Malinese.
The international dialing code for Mali is +223.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali is .ml.
Mali uses the Africa/Bamako time zone.
Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.