The earlier 3 post independence censuses did not collect detailed information on housing. Ghana was a country of immigration in the early years after its 1957 independence, attracting labor migrants largely from nigeria and other neighboring countries to mine minerals and harvest cocoa immigrants composed about 12% of ghana s population in 1960. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. This is an analytical report for the 2010 population and housing census for ghana. Populations change over time in size, composition and distribution depending on births, deaths and migration. The 2010 population and housing census is the second time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. Poverty, livelihoods, and access to basic services in ghana harold coulombe and quentin wodon abstract ghana has achieved substantial poverty reduction over the last 15 years and is on track to reduce its poverty rate by half versus the level of 1990 well before the target date of 2015 for the millennium development goals. Producers ghana statistical service ministry of finance and economic planning sponsors government of ghana gog united nations fund for population activities unfpa technical assistance and material support. The census 2000 special report series provides an indepth analysis of census 2000 population and housing topics. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities population above 5,000 on the basis of geocoded census data. Ghana s population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. A population census is the most important source of data on the size, composition, growth and distribution of a countrys population at the national and subnational levels.
The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Major demographic change has occurred in ghanas urban. The results indicated that ghana s population increased by 30.
Wastewater production, treatment, and use in ghana maxwell anim gyampo department of earth and environmental science university for development studies, navrongo, ghana. Pdf or indicate a document in adobes portable document format. Ihme is producing and regularly updating projections of hospital bed use, need for intensive care beds, ventilator use, and deaths due to covid19 based on projected deaths for all 50 u. This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the ghanaian context. It is clear to any visitor to the capital of ghana. There were 12,633,978 females and 12,024,845 males. In fact, more than one in three people are under 14, and the country is adding nearly 500,000 children a year. The 2010 population and housing census of ghana will follow. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. Ghana, ghana statistical service, 1984 population census the licensing agreement for use of ipumsinternational data requires that users supply ipumsinternational with the title and full citation for any publications, research reports, or educational. An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. Ghana s land mass is almost the same as the united kingdoms 92,099 square miles238,535 square kilometers, giving the country an overall population density of 3 people per square mile, or 121 people per square kilometer largest cities in ghana.
The population of wa west district, according to the 2010 population and housing census, is 81,348 representing 11. In 2000, the population and housing census phc recorded 18. List of localities by local authority, arranged in order of geographic code number and. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 20. The capital and largest city of ghana is accra, which has an urban population of 2. This report summarizes the trove of data from the census, broadly covering aspects of population structure, households, marital characteristics, education, fertility, mortality, migration, urbanization, economic activities, agriculture, disabilities, technology, and housing. The figure which was announced on thursday, may 31, 2012 indicates that the total population of. It provides land and water area measurements, and population density.
A national analytical report of the 2010 population and housing census was on wednesday launched in accra, with the aim of providing government and. Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing. The united states census of 2000, conducted by the census bureau, determined the resident population of the united states on april 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of. As of the end of 2007 the estimated population was 10,284 based on a growth rate of 5. Formed from the merger of the british colony of the gold coast and the togoland trust territory, ghana in 1957 became the first subsaharan country in colonial africa to gain its independence. The immediate objective of the 2010 census was to ensure the availability of demographic, housing and socioeconomic benchmark data at the national, regional, district and locality levels for planning. The 2000 population and housing census is the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. Singaporean high commissioner to ghana confers with kumasi mayor kma rallies stakeholders to mark international day of the forests, world water day the metropolitan census report prepared using data from the 2010 population and housing census phc has been disseminated at a. Ghana statistical service releases ghanas census results. A manual codification of roughly 40% of the total census material. But out of these, it is only the 2000 and 2010 censuses that the country combined both population and housing census as one activity. Ghana statistical service launches district census report. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44405 download.
Nov 03, 20 the final results of the 2010 population and housing census phc showed that the total population of ghana as at 26th september, 2010 was 24,658,823. Oct 15, 2008 the study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. Population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog. Ghana statistical service releases 2010 census results news. Population age structure rapid population growth in ghana has produced a young population in which the 014 age group represented approximately 41 per cent of the total population in 2010. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a please print carefully and avoid contact. Our tools allow individuals and organizations to discover, visualize, model, and present their data and the worlds data to facilitate better decisions and better outcomes. The community had a population of 7,438 according to the 2000 population and housing census report.
In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. Progress in the control of measles in ghana, 1980 2000. The population of the regions and districts of ghana. United nations development programme undp technical assistance and material support.
Ghana average household size total knoema is the most comprehensive source of global decisionmaking data in the world. Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. The study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. The phc3, population and housing unit counts, report series provides census 2000 and historical comparisons of the 100percent population and housing unit counts. Population ages 65 and above % of total population growth annual % population, male % of total postnatal care coverage % mothers prevalence of hiv, female % ages 1524 prevalence of hiv, male % ages 1524 prevalence of hiv, total % of population ages 1549 prevalence of overweight, female % of female adults. The 2000 population and housing census was undertaken to update current information on the size, sex, age, composition and other characteristics of ghana s population and to ascertain the specific changes in these characteristics which had taken place since the last census was conducted in. The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. The 2000 census totals had the following differences in geography that. Ghana statistical service experience with 2000 population and housing census of ghana introduction the 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post independence population census in ghana. Population ageing in ghana is a consequence of a gradual fertility decline which is also occurring in many subsaharan african countries. Pdf files for each district were downloaded individually from ghana statistical service. Population and housing census of ghana, 2010 knoema.
The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. The second census of the republic of ghana was carried out in march 1970 and the results are still being processed. It is important that the concepts, definitions and recommendations are adhered. The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text tables, and graphics, to examine a wide variety of topics. Oct 21, 2011 officially, 3% of ghana s population is over 60, but these are mostly invisible people.
Postindependence ghana had witnessed five census counts 1960, 1970, 1984, 2000, and 2010. The ghana statistical service has finally released the 2010 population and housing census results. Ghana, ghana statistical service, 2000 population and housing census the licensing agreement for use of ipumsinternational data requires that users supply ipumsinternational with the title and full citation for any publications, research reports, or educational materials making use of the data or documentation. Population and housing census phc, including the preparati on this report, which is the first in the series of comprehensive repo rts to be generated from the 2010 census dat a. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Greater accra region, ghana population statistics, charts.
The regions of ghana as well as all cities and urban localities of more than 20,000 inhabitants. Introduction population is defined as the number of people living in a defined area within a given period of time. Data from the 20052006 ghana living standards survey show that the percentage of the elderly persons aged 60 years and above has increased from 4. By paul mackun and steven wilson with thomas fischetti and justyna goworowska c2010br01. Researchers should also acknowledge the statistical agency that originally produced the data.
Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. It is a low to middleincome area, with the old town being a lowincome area, while the new site is middle to highincome. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Ghana s population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. Ghanas population explosion global development the guardian. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. Random and systematic landcover transitions in northern ghana.
To date, two of the six main volumes which will be issued in connection with the 1970 population census. In particular, the report addresses the prevailing demographic situation and describes trends in fertility, family planning, and maternal and. This was the twentysecond federal census and was at the time the largest civilly administered. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. Ghana population and housing census 1984 ipums subset. Ghana collected census information on both population and housing. Ghana cahf centre for affordable housing finance africa. Total population change over a period, that is, the difference between the population at the end of the period and that at the beginning of the period. Countrystat is a collection of software tools, methods, and standards to facilitate the acquisition, management, and analysis of large, diversified and distributed sets of data. Jun 01, 2012 ghana s population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. Overall, ghana s population has increased by 28 percent.
Census bureau determined that there were 902,195 persons in the state of montana. Consumer price index of ghana knoema is the most comprehensive source of global decisionmaking data in the world. Before that time, the united nations statistical commission and the economic and social council ecosoc, in resolution 19957 recommended that all member states carry out population and housing census during the period 1995. They include litigation on land, the high cost of raw materials and high interest rates on mortgages leading developers to focus on the middle and highend segments of. The issues affecting housing supply are multifaceted. Copy the url below and use it to create a bookmark in your internet browser. Sight disability emerged as the highest among the elderly. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. Kind of data census enumeration data cen units of analysis households including household emigrants, ameneties and agricultural activities. Dec 12, 2014 the ashanti akim south district has a population of 117,245 made of 57, 951 males and 59,294 females of which more than 90 per cent of the population is employed by the private sector while in the yendi municipality, 94 per cent of the total population of 117, 780 made up of 58, 905 males and 58, 875 females is employed by the private sector.
Ghanas most recent census, in 2010, was its 5 th since independence in 1957. Click download or read online button to get 1960 population census of ghana special report book now. Jun 01, 2012 ghanas population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. This protocol allows for merging of hiv test results with the. The northern region recorded the largest increase of 36 percent, fol\. In fact, lkma was demarcated out of ama, so if we combine. Almost 60 percent of ghana s population is urbanised.
Mar 29, 2019 the 2000 population and housing census was undertaken to update current information on the size, sex, age, composition and other characteristics of ghana s population and to ascertain the specific changes in these characteristics which had taken place since the last census was conducted in 1984. This report highlights important trends in key population, family planning, and health indicators in ghana over the past four to five decades. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using. Beginning date 20 title variation 2010 population and housing census note the regional analytical report for the brong ahafo region is one of ten regional reports aimed at making data available to planners and decision makers at the regional and district levels. Projection results indicate that by 2050, the aged population will account. The results indicated that ghanas population increased by 30.
The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age. The final results of the 2010 population and housing census phc showed that the total population of ghana as at 26th september, 2010 was 24,658,823. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution, urbanization. Ghana demographic and health survey 2014 the dhs program. Asuogyaman district, ghana population statistics, charts. The recorded annual intercensal growth rate in 2010 was 2. Volta region, ghana population statistics, charts, map. Pdf national analytical report fot the 2010 population. Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. Population pyramids of the world from 1950 to 2100. Sample design the stratified random sample was applied on the constituency and urbanrural variables of households list from namibia 2011 population and housing census for the public use microdata sample pums file. Statistics of towns with 10,000 population or more. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using bivariate and.
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