Ghana vs Iraq: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Ghana
4.98 million
in 2024
Iraq
4.86 million
in 2007
Ghana rank
31st
Iraq rank
33rd
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ghana
- Iraq
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 4.98 million against 4.86 million in Iraq, a difference of 119,780.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 31st and Iraq ranks 33rd of 218 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.12 million | 1.64 million | 519,431 | Iraq |
| 1980s | 1.52 million | 2.77 million | 1.25 million | Iraq |
| 1990s | 2.12 million | 3.10 million | 987,820 | Iraq |
| 2000s | 2.78 million | 4.28 million | 1.50 million | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Ghana or Iraq?
- Ghana, at 4.98 million against 4.86 million in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Ghana and Iraq?
- 119,780, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Iraq?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2007.
- How do Ghana and Iraq rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 31st and Iraq ranks 33rd of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). 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