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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is about 12.5× that of The Gambia , a difference of 31,667,426.
Ghana’s surface area is about 21.1× that of The Gambia , a difference of 227,239 km².
The Gambia ’s population density is 69% higher than that of Ghana, a difference of 99.9 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is about 34.2× that of The Gambia , a difference of $79.90 billion.
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 174% higher than that of The Gambia , a difference of $1,519.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Accra
Banjul
34,427,414
2,759,988
238,539 km²
11,300 km²
144 /km²
244 /km²
$82.31 billion · 2024
$2.40 billion · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
$871 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Gambian dalasi · GMD · D
Ghanaian
Gambian
+233
+220
.gh
.gm
GH / GHA
GM / GMB
Africa/Accra
Africa/Banjul
Ghana
Gambia
| Measure | Ghana | The Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Banjul |
| Population | 34,427,414 | 2,759,988 |
| Surface area | 238,539 km² | 11,300 km² |
| Population density | 144 /km² | 244 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $82.31 billion · 2024 | $2.40 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,391 · 2024 | $871 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ | Gambian dalasi · GMD · D |
| Nationality | Ghanaian | Gambian |
| Phone code | +233 | +220 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .gm |
| ISO codes | GH / GHA | GM / GMB |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra | Africa/Banjul |
| Native name | Ghana | Gambia |
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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 →The Gambia is a small West African country that stretches along the Gambia River and is surrounded almost entirely by Senegal, except for its Atlantic coast. Known for its linear layout, it’s presented as part of a – –… .. … ... ... .. ……………..— scrolling??\ world……..
Full The Gambia 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 The Gambia is Banjul.
The Gambia has a recorded population of approximately 2,759,988 people.
The Gambia covers an area of about 11,300 km².
The Gambia has a population density of roughly 244 /km² (people per square kilometre).
The Gambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.40 billion as of 2024.
The Gambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $871.
The Gambia uses the Gambian dalasi (GMD), with the symbol D.
The Gambia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of The Gambia is Gambia.
People from The Gambia are referred to as Gambian.
The international dialing code for The Gambia is +220.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for The Gambia is .gm.
The Gambia uses the Africa/Banjul time zone.
The Gambia is a small West African country that stretches along the Gambia River and is surrounded almost entirely by Senegal, except for its Atlantic coast. Known for its linear layout, it’s presented as part of a – –… .. … ... ... .. ……………..— scrolling??\ world……..