2010 population census of ghana pdf

Ghana population and housing census 2010 ipums subset. 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 population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. Ghana city population population statistics in maps.

States and discusses its distribution at the national level and at lower levels of geography. But out of these, it is only the 2000 and 2010 censuses that the country combined both population and housing census as one activity. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. The recorded annual intercensal growth rate in 2010 was 2. The results indicated that ghanas population increased by 30. 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. 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 most recent census, in 2010, was its 5 th since independence in 1957. The population of the metropolis depicts a broad base population. 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 crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. The main objective of the 2010 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. Mar 29, 2019 population and housing census 2010 ghana, 2010. 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, 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. In 2019, the number of regions increased from 10 to 16 as tabulated. The ghana statistical service has finally released the 2010 population and housing census results. The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth census conducted in ghana since independence.

Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. 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. Contents page 1 preface 2 technical note to data users. Pdf national analytical report fot the 2010 population and. Looking back, in the year of 1960, ghana had a population of 6. According to the 2010 census, cape coast had a settlement population of 169,894 people. The ghana statistical service gss invites application from interested persons to enroll for the position of field. The ghana statistical service gss is recruiting personnel for the upcoming 2020 population and housing census phc in march 2020. Republic of ghana 1 the 2010 population and housing census in perspective ipums international workshop 58th isi dublin ireland, 20th26th august 2011 eric nyarkoaboagye, it advisor. The population of the regions and districts of ghana according to census results and latest official projections.

The ghana statistical service gss is delighted to provide data users, especially the. Gss, census reports crossed bars represent projected population figures at current 2. Population size, structure and composition the population of kumasi metropolis is 1,730,249 represents 36. The 2010 phc was carried out with reference to 26th september 2010 as the census night. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6.

Mar 29, 2019 the 2010 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 2000. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Ghana statistical service created on march 29, 2019 last. 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. Pdf national analytical report fot the 2010 population. Regions and districts the population of the regions and districts of ghana according to census results and latest official projections. 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. 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 population of the municipality according to 2010 population and housing census stands at 106,215 with 50,999 males and 55,216 females.

The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. The final results of the 2010 population and housing census phc showed that the total population of ghana as at 26th september, 2010 was. Ghana census of agriculture faq statistical service conducts census of agriculture. 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. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. The department of statistics 48 cedar avenue hamilton, hm11 bermuda 2010 census population and housing. The figure which was announced on thursday, may 31, 2012 indicates that the total population of. The previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. This report analyzes analytically the demographic profile of the 2010 population and housing census data for the northern region of ghana. In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. Professional staff of the statistical service with responsibility for. The study assessed the impact of the ghana school feeding programme gsfp on the nutritional status of participants.

Since census 2000, the population has continued to grow older. The 2010 census gathered inf ormat ion from each individual present in ghana on 26 th september, 2010. Saint lucias total resident population as at midnight on census day, the 10th may 2010 stood at 166,526 persons. The current boundaries of ghanas administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. The ghana 2010 population and housing census was the fifth national census in the country since independence. Economic performance of ghana, 2010, producer price index ppi of ghana, monthly update, regional statistics of ghana, population size of ghana by region, 2010 2020, gdp of. 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. This is an analytical report for the 2010 population and housing census for ghana. Metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, with. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Previous postindependence censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. The registration into the various positions such as such as enumerators, it personnel, statisticians among others begun last year october 2019. It provides information on the size, composition, growth and distribution of the population at the national and subnational levels. Postindependence ghana had witnessed five census counts 1960, 1970, 1984, 2000, and 2010.

Although ghana can still be classified as a youthful population 1, 2. Ghana statistical service releases 2010 census results. Cape coast is situated on its south to the gulf of guinea. Ghana population and housing census phc recruitment. Integrated public use microdata series ipums ghana statistical service, minnesota population center created on may 01, 2018 last modified may 01, 2018 page views 15110 download 1580 documentation in pdf study website interactive tools metadata ddixml. 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. Pdf 2010 population and housing census regional analytical. Social ahanta west district, moi engage citizens on. Ghana statistical service, minnesota population center created on may 01, 2018 last modified may 01, 2018 page views 15110 download 1580 documentation in pdf study website interactive tools metadata ddixml json.

The language of the people of cape coast is fante the older traditional names of the city are oguaa and kotokuraba meaning. Plans for 2010 ghana population and housing census i. Republic of ghana 1 the 2010 population and housing census in perspective ipums international workshop 58th isi dublin ireland, 20th26th august 2011 eric nyarkoaboagye, it advisor ghana statistical service 1. 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. Cape coast is a city, fishing port, and the capital of cape coast metropolitan district and central region of south ghana. Saint lucias total population including nonresident persons was. The 2010 population and housing census is the second time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. 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. Enumeration was completed in november 2010 and data processing ended in may. 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.

Ghanas population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. Ghana did not conduct census in 1980 but in 1984 which put the population of the country as 12. A population census is the most important source of data on the population in a country. It is part of a series that analyzes population and housing data collected from the 2010 census. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. The population of accra metropolitan assembly ama, according to the 2010 population and housing census, is 1,665,086 representing 42 percent of the regions total population. Population and housing census 2010 ipums subset ghana, 2010.