Ghana vs Kenya: Coverage of essential health services
Ghana
56
in 2023
Kenya
57
in 2023
Ghana rank
146th
Kenya rank
145th
Coverage of essential health services over time
- Ghana
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 57 against 56 in Ghana, a difference of 1.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Kenya ahead.
Ghana ranks 146th and Kenya ranks 145th of 193 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Kenya in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.6 | 35.4 | 5.8 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 46.5 | 52.8 | 6.3 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 54.5 | 54 | 0.5 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage of essential health services, Ghana or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 57 against 56 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage of essential health services between Ghana and Kenya?
- 1, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for coverage of essential health services?
- Ghana ranks 146th and Kenya ranks 145th 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.