Ghana vs Madagascar: Population aged 15-24 years
Ghana
6,687 thousands
in 2025
Madagascar
6,512 thousands
in 2025
Ghana rank
36th
Madagascar rank
37th
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- Ghana
- Madagascar
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 6,687 thousands against 6,512 thousands in Madagascar, a difference of 175 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 36th and Madagascar ranks 37th of 230 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,824 thousands | 1,477 thousands | 346.05 thousands | Ghana |
| 1980s | 2,748 thousands | 1,969 thousands | 779.58 thousands | Ghana |
| 1990s | 3,444 thousands | 2,742 thousands | 702.35 thousands | Ghana |
| 2000s | 4,563 thousands | 3,600 thousands | 962.63 thousands | Ghana |
| 2010s | 5,439 thousands | 5,024 thousands | 414.33 thousands | Ghana |
| 2020s | 6,335 thousands | 6,210 thousands | 125.47 thousands | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, Ghana or Madagascar?
- Ghana, at 6,687 thousands against 6,512 thousands in Madagascar as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between Ghana and Madagascar?
- 175 thousands, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Madagascar?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and Madagascar rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- Ghana ranks 36th and Madagascar ranks 37th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release