Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Ghana and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Ghana and Nigeria are evenly matched, with 8 indicator wins each. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, R&D, patents, CO₂ emissions, and more — sourced from the World Bank.

Question 2

How do Ghana and Nigeria compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has a GDP of $114.2 billion, while Nigeria has $290.8 billion. Nigeria leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Ghana and Nigeria compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has a GDP per Capita of $3,257.159, while Nigeria has $1,224.254. Ghana leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Ghana and Nigeria compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has a Population of 34.4 million, while Nigeria has 232.7 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Ghana and Nigeria compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has a Life Expectancy of 65.5, while Nigeria has 54.5. Ghana leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Ghana and Nigeria compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Ghana has a GDP Growth of 6.0%, while Nigeria has 4.0%. Ghana leads on this indicator.

Economy — 3–2

Demographics — 1–0

Technology — 1–2

Environment — 1–2

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 1–0

Education — 1–0

Trade — 0–1