Daten & Fakten
Ghana
El Salvador
Capital
Ghana
name: Accra
geographic coordinates: 5 33 N, 0 13 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Akan word "nkran" meaning "ants," and refers to the numerous anthills in the area around the capital
geographic coordinates: 5 33 N, 0 13 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name derives from the Akan word "nkran" meaning "ants," and refers to the numerous anthills in the area around the capital
El Salvador
name: San Salvador
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
Citizenship
Ghana
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent or grandparent must be a citizen of Ghana
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent or grandparent must be a citizen of Ghana
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
El Salvador
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Ghana
mixed system of English common law and customary law
El Salvador
civil law system with minor common law influence; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court
Suffrage
Ghana
18 years of age; universal
El Salvador
18 years of age; universal
Area
Ghana
total: 238,533 sq km
land: 227,533 sq km
water: 11,000 sq km
land: 227,533 sq km
water: 11,000 sq km
El Salvador
total: 21,041 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
Land use
Ghana
agricultural land: 69.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 20.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 11.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 36.5% (2018 est.)
forest: 21.2% (2018 est.)
other: 9.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 20.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 11.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 36.5% (2018 est.)
forest: 21.2% (2018 est.)
other: 9.7% (2018 est.)
El Salvador
agricultural land: 74.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
Location
Ghana
Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo
El Salvador
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras
Age structure
Ghana
0-14 years: 37.72% (male 6,445,288/female 6,321,989)
15-64 years: 57.92% (male 9,420,940/female 10,181,376)
65 years and over: 4.36% (2023 est.) (male 660,991/female 815,530)
15-64 years: 57.92% (male 9,420,940/female 10,181,376)
65 years and over: 4.36% (2023 est.) (male 660,991/female 815,530)
El Salvador
0-14 years: 25.4% (male 857,304/female 819,670)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
Birth rate
Ghana
28 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
17.5 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Ghana
6 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
5.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Ghana
Asante 16%, Ewe 14%, Fante 11.6%, Boron (Brong) 4.9%, Dagomba 4.4%, Dangme 4.2%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.9%, Kokomba 3.5%, Akyem 3.2%, Ga 3.1%, other 31.2% (2010 est.)
note: English is the official language
note: English is the official language
El Salvador
Spanish (official), Nawat (among some Amerindians)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Ghana
total population: 69.7 years (2023 est.)
male: 68.1 years
female: 71.4 years
male: 68.1 years
female: 71.4 years
El Salvador
total population: 75.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
Major urban areas - population
Ghana
3.768 million Kumasi, 2.660 million ACCRA (capital), 1.078 million Sekondi Takoradi (2023)
El Salvador
1.116 million SAN SALVADOR (capital) (2023)
Median age
Ghana
total: 21.3 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.4 years
female: 22.2 years
male: 20.4 years
female: 22.2 years
El Salvador
total: 29.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Ghana
20.7 years (2014 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
El Salvador
20.8 years (2008 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
Net migration rate
Ghana
-0.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
-7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Ghana
population is concentrated in the southern half of the country, with the highest concentrations being on or near the Atlantic coast as shown in this population distribution map
El Salvador
athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize; at least 20% of the population lives abroad; high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador
Population growth rate
Ghana
2.19% (2023 est.)
El Salvador
0.46% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Ghana
3.61 children born/woman (2023 est.)
El Salvador
2.04 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Ghana
urban population: 59.2% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 3.06% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 3.06% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
El Salvador
urban population: 75.4% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Ghana
3.9% of GDP (2018 est.)
El Salvador
4.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Ghana
total: 12 years
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2020)
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2020)
El Salvador
total: 12 years
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Ghana
-6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
El Salvador
-2.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Ghana
-0.8% (2021 est.)
El Salvador
9.47% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Ghana
14.095 million (2021 est.)
El Salvador
2.658 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Ghana
23.4% (2016 est.)
El Salvador
22.8% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
Ghana
4.7% (2021 est.)
4.65% (2020 est.)
4.32% (2019 est.)
4.65% (2020 est.)
4.32% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
5.94% (2021 est.)
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
Public debt
Ghana
71.8% of GDP (2017 est.)
73.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
73.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
El Salvador
71.41% of GDP (2020 est.)
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Ghana
9.97% (2021 est.)
9.89% (2020 est.)
7.14% (2019 est.)
9.89% (2020 est.)
7.14% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
3.47% (2021 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
Exports
Ghana
$23.901 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$22.077 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$25.592 billion (2019 est.)
$22.077 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$25.592 billion (2019 est.)
El Salvador
$8.491 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
Ghana
Switzerland 23%, United Arab Emirates 12%, China 12%, India 9%, Netherlands 5% (2020)
El Salvador
United States 40%, Guatemala 15%, Honduras 15%, Nicaragua 6% (2019)
Imports
Ghana
$25.967 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$24.545 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$26.908 billion (2019 est.)
$24.545 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$26.908 billion (2019 est.)
El Salvador
$15.754 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Ghana
China 42%, Netherlands 5%, United States 5%, India 5%, United Arab Emirates 3% (2020)
El Salvador
United States 30%, China 14%, Guatemala 13%, Mexico 8%, Honduras 6% (2019)
Airports
Ghana
10 (2021)
El Salvador
68 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Ghana
total: 78,371 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0.3 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0.3 (2020 est.)
El Salvador
total: 586,000 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Ghana
total: 22.44 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 68% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 68% (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total: 3.969 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
Railways
Ghana
total: 947 km (2022)
narrow gauge: 947 km (2022) 1.067-m gauge
narrow gauge: 947 km (2022) 1.067-m gauge
El Salvador
total: 12.5 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
Roadways
Ghana
total: 65,725 km (2021)
paved: 14,948 km (2021)
unpaved: 50,777 km (2021)
urban: 28,480 km 27% total paved 73% total unpaved
paved: 14,948 km (2021)
unpaved: 50,777 km (2021)
urban: 28,480 km 27% total paved 73% total unpaved
El Salvador
total: 9,012 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
Telephones - fixed lines
Ghana
total subscriptions: 315,271 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 856,090 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Ghana
total subscriptions: 40,454,073 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 11,071,073 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Ghana
1,293 km (2011) (168 km for launches and lighters on Volta, Ankobra, and Tano Rivers; 1,125 km of arterial and feeder waterways on Lake Volta)
El Salvador
422 km (2022) (Rio Lempa River is partially navigable by small craft)
Disputes - international
Ghana
disputed maritime border with Cote d'Ivoire was resolved in 2017 through a decision of a Special Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
El Salvador
El Salvador-Honduras: International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the delimitation of "bolsones" (disputed areas) along the El Salvador-Honduras border in 1992 with final settlement by the parties in 2006 after an Organization of American States survey and a further ICJ ruling in 2003; the 1992 ICJ ruling advised a tripartite resolution to a maritime boundary in the Gulf of Fonseca with consideration of Honduran access to the Pacific; El Salvador continues to claim tiny Conejo Island, not mentioned in the ICJ ruling, off Honduras in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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