Ghana vs Niger: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or

Ghana
1.16 million
in 2024
Niger
1.00 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
22nd
Niger rank
25th

Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time

  • Ghana
  • Niger
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 1.16 million against 1.00 million in Niger, a difference of 160,000.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 22nd and Niger ranks 25th of 139 countries.

Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Niger Difference Ahead
2010s 1.00 million 848,000 155,000 Ghana
2020s 1.14 million 982,000 156,000 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or, Ghana or Niger?
Ghana, at 1.16 million against 1.00 million in Niger as of 2024.
What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Ghana and Niger?
160,000, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Niger?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Ghana and Niger rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
Ghana ranks 22nd and Niger ranks 25th of 139 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to all causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to all causes
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
156 places, 2,324 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed