Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Ghana collected census information on both population and housing. Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing. The 2000 census is the fourth census to be conducted since independence. Nov 21, 2008 government of ghana gog 76 per cent of total funding department for international development dfid vehicles, data capture equipment, generator united nations fund for population activities unfpa technical assistance, advocacy for do.
According to the 2010 population and housing census phc report, ghana. This study presents the first detailed comparative analyses of female migration using microdata from ghanas. Recent data on female internal migration in ghana challenges historical assumptions that underestimated female migration. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44608 download 38462 metadata ddixml json. This statistic shows the age structure in ghana from 2008 to 2018. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. Abstract population censuses have been conducted in ghana at approximately tenyear intervals since 1891 except in 1941, when the series was interrupted as a result of world war ii but was resumed in 1948.
Pdf format covering all levels in primary and secondary schools. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Socioeconomic profile social characteristics bronx community district 1 1990 and 2000 census number percent number percent number percent nativity and place of birth total population 76,826 100. The earlier 3 post independence censuses did not collect detailed information on housing. The quality of the returns of some of these censuses is so questionable. Our population statistics come from decennial censuses, which count the entire u. Part i overview on population census and its international aspects. 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. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that. The population of the regions and districts of ghana according to census results and latest official projections. For example, it allowed the user to download lesson plans and activity packages in.
Pdf files for each district were downloaded individually from ghana statistical service. Aalytical reports on population change, race, age, family structure, housing, apportionment, and more. The index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and poor education. 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. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities population above 5,000 on the basis of geocoded census data. Ghana population and housing census 2010 10% at ea level child labour survey 2001.
View or download published results from census 2000 available in portable document format pdf. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Census data aggregated to the district level provide insight into the population trends of the rural areas when contrasted with the urban growth. We are hiring thousands of people for the 2020 census. It is clear to any visitor to the capital of ghana that the city has expanded remarkably. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. 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. Looking back, in the year of 1960, ghana had a population of 6. It is important that the concepts, definitions and recommendations are adhered. 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. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. Created on may 01, 2018 last modified may 01, 2018 page views 21712 download 14155 documentation in pdf study website.
In 2019, the number of regions increased from 10 to 16 as tabulated. Projection results indicate that by 2050, the aged population will account. Ghana statistical service releases ghanas census results. Census bureau is the leading source of statistical information about the nations people.
In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. The 2000 population and housing census was undertaken to update. The most flooded rivers are the white volta and its. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. The regions of ghana as well as all cities and urban localities of more than 20,000 inhabitants. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The population of the regions and districts of ghana.
Ghana city population population statistics in maps and. An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. The last count of the population of preindependence ghana took place in 1948, three years after the war had ended. 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. The 2000 census totals had the following differences in geography that. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a. Jan 26, 2018 contemporary female migration in ghana. The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text tables, and graphics, to examine a wide variety of topics.
This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the ghanaian context. The study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. Regions and districts the population of the regions and districts of ghana according to census results and latest official projections. Two satellite images encompassing most of ghana reveal extensive flooding. 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. Government of ghana 2000 population and housing census. Because the table contains data only for the 230 nations and territories at the start of 2000, there are no entries for national regions declared later in 2000 or subsequent years. Oct 15, 2008 the study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. The data from this study are used in the following publications.
Ghana the human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. Socioeconomic profile social characteristics bronx. The 2000 population and housing census is the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. Click download or read online button to get 1960 population census of ghana special report book now. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. Socioeconomic profile social characteristics brooklyn. Socioeconomic profile social characteristics brooklyn community district 1 1990 and 2000 census number percent number percent number percent nativity and place of birth total population 153,951 100. Ghana census of agriculture faq statistical service conducts census of agriculture. Wastewater treatment in the ten regions of ghana is very abysmal, only less than 8% of wastewaters domestic in ghana undergo some form of treatment. The current boundaries of ghanas administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. The view on the left taken on 12 september 2007 shows river systems throughout the length and breadth of the small country swollen compared to conditions in june right before the rainy season started. The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post.
Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. There were ten 10 administrative regions in ghana during the 2010 population and housing. Publication date 2005 title variation 2000 population and housing census of ghana note folded col. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. Africa ghana the world factbook central intelligence. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Post independence ghana has witness three population censuses in 1960, 1970 and 1984. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using. Data editing was partly manual and partly automatic. March 29, 2019 page views 44669 download 38470 metadata ddixml json. Feb 14, 20 ghana population and housing census 2010 ghana. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey.
The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. It is a list of countries in the world by population in the exact beginning of the year 2000. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using bivariate and. With censusviewer anyone can navigate the data inside of bing maps, filter the data by any of the criteria and create image overlays or heat maps. A10 structure number of housecompound a11 household number within housecompound a07. Knowledge of female migration patterns is scant despite increased recognition and reporting of the feminization of migration. Pdf this is an analytical report for the 2010 population and housing census for ghana find, read and cite all the research you need on. Ghanas population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. Mar 29, 2019 the 2000 census is the fourth census to be conducted since independence. However, the 1921 census was the first to cover the whole area now known as the republic of ghana. The census 2000 special report series provides an indepth analysis of census 2000 population and housing topics. Ghanas most recent census, in 2010, was its 5th since independence in 1957.
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