Ghana vs Nigeria: Share of men who are smoking
Ghana
6
in 2024
Nigeria
5.8
in 2024
Ghana rank
166th
Nigeria rank
167th
Share of men who are smoking over time
- Ghana
- Nigeria
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 6 against 5.8 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.
Ghana ranks 166th and Nigeria ranks 167th of 167 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.97 | 14.9 | 2.93 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 8.95 | 9.85 | 0.9 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 6.38 | 6.08 | 0.3 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men who are smoking, Ghana or Nigeria?
- Ghana, at 6 against 5.8 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men who are smoking between Ghana and Nigeria?
- 0.2, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nigeria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Nigeria rank globally for share of men who are smoking?
- Ghana ranks 166th and Nigeria ranks 167th of 167 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men who are smoking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.