Ghana vs Guatemala: Coverage of essential health services
Ghana
56
in 2023
Guatemala
58
in 2023
Ghana rank
146th
Guatemala rank
143rd
Coverage of essential health services over time
- Ghana
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 58 against 56 in Ghana, a difference of 2.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 146th and Guatemala ranks 143rd of 193 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.6 | 56.9 | 27.3 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 46.5 | 57.6 | 11.1 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 54.5 | 59.25 | 4.75 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage of essential health services, Ghana or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 58 against 56 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage of essential health services between Ghana and Guatemala?
- 2, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Guatemala?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Guatemala rank globally for coverage of essential health services?
- Ghana ranks 146th and Guatemala ranks 143rd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Universal Health Coverage Dataset, WHO, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Coverage of essential health services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Coverage of essential health services is measured as an index on a scale of 0 to 100 (where higher is better). This index is based on risk-standardized death rates β which give a measure of healthcare access and quality β and whether common interventions are carried out.