Ghanaian vs Nigerian Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
Nigerian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Ghanaians
Nigerians
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Nigerian Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 170,431,718 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Nigerians within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.192. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.045% in Nigerians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to a decrease of 45.4 Nigerians.
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $49,416, a difference of 6.4%), wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 2.8%), and per capita income ($42,164 compared to $41,026, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($98,877 compared to $97,522, a difference of 1.4%), median male earnings ($52,810 compared to $52,039, a difference of 1.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $58,992, a difference of 1.8%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $41,026 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Tragic $97,522 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Poor $81,725 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Fair $45,532 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Tragic $52,039 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Average $39,641 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Tragic $49,416 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Tragic $87,730 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Tragic $95,492 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Poor $58,992 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Exceptional 23.0% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 7.2%), receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 6.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 0.060%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.4% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 0.29%), and female poverty (14.7% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 0.30%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Fair 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 18.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Fair 29.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.1% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 15.5%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 6.9%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.9% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.060%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.17%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.25%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 11.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 2.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 0.80%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 0.38%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.51%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 74.7%, a difference of 0.53%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 66.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Fair 74.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Average 82.7% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 3.2%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.8%), and single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.18%), family households with children (28.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.35%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.58%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Tragic 43.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 35.3% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 36.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 14.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 52.8%, a difference of 10.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 13.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 52.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 18.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Poor 6.0% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.1%), master's degree (15.5% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 4.3%), and bachelor's degree (38.0% compared to 37.2%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (58.4% compared to 58.5%, a difference of 0.17%), 4th grade (97.0% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.19%), and 3rd grade (97.2% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 88.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Poor 64.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Poor 45.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Fair 37.2% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Average 14.9% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Ghanaian vs Nigerian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 5.8%), hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 3.6%), and vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 0.22%), ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 0.27%), and disability age over 75 (47.5% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 0.41%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Nigerian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Poor 11.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Tragic 24.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Good 2.4% |