It has about 27 million people according 2010 national population and housing census and has a population growth rate of 1. We are hiring thousands of people for the 2020 census. The estimated average hourly wage of women in ghana is 57% that of men baahboateng, 2009. The ghana 2010 population and housing census was the fifth national census in the country since independence.
According the government of ghana, a locality is defined as any nucleated and physically distinct settlement. Population and housing census of ghana, 2010 knoema. The final results of the 2010 population and housing census phc showed that the total population of ghana as at 26th september, 2010 was. Census datahousehold population ghana open data initiative.
The 2010 population and housing census of ghana will follow. The recorded annual intercensal growth rate in 2010 was 2. Mar 29, 2019 the 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth population census in ghana since independence in 1957 and was undertaken to follow the ten year interval. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a. It found that the population of the united states on april 1, 2010 was 308,745,538. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519.
Researchers should also acknowledge the statistical agency that originally produced the data. Unsustainable management of forests in ghana from 1900. A10 structure number of housecompound a11 household number within housecompound a07. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. 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 with the edges as shown. In finland the population census and the related count of dwellings and real estate are carried out every ten years in accordance with the population census act. Apr 30, 2018 indonesia, central bureau of statistics, 2010 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 materials making use of the data or documentation.
Nhis and the free maternal care programme united nations, 2008. Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. The population of the birim central municipality, according to the 2010 population and housing census, is 144,869 representing about six percent of the eastern regions total population. Although ghana can still be classified as a youthful population 1, 2. Ghana population and housing census 2010 ipums subset. Our population statistics come from decennial censuses, which count the entire u. Ghana demographic and health survey 2014 fr307 the dhs. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Looking back, in the year of 1960, ghana had a population of 6. Census bureau is the leading source of statistical information about the nations people. 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.
This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. The 2010 census results show that the total population was 1,722,806 people. Smes, financing gap, microfinance institutions, ghana journal name. The study assessed the impact of the ghana school feeding programme gsfp on the nutritional status of participants. Curated by knoemas data analysts to deliver leading shortterm and longterm indicators and forecasts from trusted sources for each of the covered industries. Mar 29, 2019 population and housing census 2010 ghana, 2010. Ghana open data initiative ghanas open data portal. For people living with disabilities, the 2010 population census reveals that while the proportion of economically active persons among the abledbodied population is 72%, the. This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the ghanaian context.
Census datahousehold population 3 the data information is about the household population by region, type of locality, sex,relations,deaths,heads and other information gathered in 2010 census. This page provides the latest reported value for ghana population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic calendar, survey. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Search and explore the worlds largest statistical database to find data. Unsustainable management of forests in ghana from 19002010. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. Ghana, ghana statistical service, 2010 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. Ghana, ghana statistical service, 2010 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 size of ghana by region, 2010 2020, gdp of ghana. The population censuses were conducted for the first time with harmonised. Population estimates for 2010 and 2011, using the 2000 census and 2010 census figure 2. The census is divided into a total of 56,170 localities. Pdf this report is analyzes the demographic profile of the northern region of ghana for the data collected for the 2010 population and housing census.
Cape coast is situated on its south to the gulf of guinea. Evaluation and adjustment of age sex data of the population and housing census of ghana 2000 and 2010. The 2010 census gathered inf ormat ion from each individual present in ghana on 26 th september, 2010. Indonesia, central bureau of statistics, 2010 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 materials making use. 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. In the last population and housing census phc, the country had a population of 24. Localities may include a single house, a hamlet, a village, town or city. Ghana statistical service gss 2012 2010 population and. To understand and visually display the 2010 census data, the following maps have been created either by the florida legislative office of economic and demographic research or by the census bureau. According to the 2010 census, cape coast had a settlement population of 169,894 people. Financing small and mediumscale enterprises smes to achieve the desirable growth and expansion has been topical for governments, policymakers, nongovernmental organizations. Since census 2000, the population has continued to grow older. Ghana statistical service created on march 29, 2019 last. The ghana statistical service has finally released the 2010 population and housing census results.
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. Ghana statistical service releases 2010 census results news. Basic gross enrolment ratios using the 2000 and 2010 census population projections figure 3. 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. Cape coast is a city, fishing port, and the capital of cape coast metropolitan district and central region of south ghana. Ghana statistical service releases 2010 census results. Trends and characteristics of enrolment in the national. The 1984 population census of ghana is a complete enumeration of the 12. The language of the people of cape coast is fante the older traditional names of the city are oguaa and kotokuraba meaning. The results indicated that ghanas population increased by 30. National population estimates for age zero to 18 years, 2010 phc figure 4. The most populated region was ashanti with a population of 4. Ghanas most recent census, in 2010, was its 5 th since independence in 1957.
Ghana demographic and health survey 2008 fr221 the dhs. A national analytical report of the 2010 population and housing census was on wednesday launched in accra, with the aim of providing government and stakeholders with current data to address socio. The twentythird united states census, known as census 2010 or 2010 census was a count of the population of the united states. Rentfree this category refers to a situation where the household occupies their. The ghana statistical service gss is committed to ensuring that uptodate. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age.
Schoolbased crosssectional survey using multistage sampling to select 417 pupils aged 312 years enrolled in 14 public basic schools with n3 and without n304 school feeding programme in the seven subdistricts of the. Projection results indicate that by 2050, the aged population will account. The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth population census in ghana since independence in 1957 and was undertaken to follow the ten year interval. Ghana is located in west africa along the coast of gulf of guinea. The previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth census conducted in ghana since independence. The redemarcation and reapportionment of parliamentary. Jun 01, 2012 20120601 ghanas population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. A trial census was carried out from october to novemeber 2009, in six selected districts among six regions, the results of which propelled a redesign of the 2010 questionnaire.
Ghana statistical service 20a 2010 population and housing. Cape coast had a settlement population of 169,894 people 2010 census. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. Ghana statistical service, 2005, reductions in fertility and mortality have resulted in increase in both the proportion and absolute number of elderly population persons aged 60 years and over as evidenced by census results and estimates from other sources 1, 2, 17. The figure which was announced on thursday, may 31, 2012 indicates that the total population of. Pdf 2010 population and housing census regional analytical. 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. Kwadwo afari gyan, the challenges to conducting free and fair elections. Kumasi population data millennium cities initiative.
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