Ghanaian vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
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Ghanaians
Malaysians
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Malaysian Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 123,176,987 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.158. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.049% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to an increase of 49.1 Malaysians.
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 12.1%), median female earnings ($40,429 compared to $37,298, a difference of 8.4%), and per capita income ($42,164 compared to $39,194, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $51,615, a difference of 1.9%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($90,137 compared to $88,291, a difference of 2.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $94,517, a difference of 2.9%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Excellent 25.0% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 18.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 15.1%), and single father poverty (16.7% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 1.2%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.4% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 2.9%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.7% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 19.6%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 17.1%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 5.9%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 6.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 6.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.5% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 12.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 3.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.080%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.78%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 12.8%), married-couple households (42.2% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 9.6%), and single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.31, a difference of 0.70%), births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 33.9% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 113.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 46.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 10.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 24.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (15.5% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 29.0%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 26.0%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 25.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (97.4% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.21%), nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.22%), and 1st grade (97.4% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.22%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Ghanaian vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 24.8%), male disability (10.8% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 9.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.41%), cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Malaysian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |