2000 population census ghana pdf file

Population distribution ghanas population from national population census increased from 6. Regions and districts the population of the regions and districts of ghana according to census results and latest official projections. The population of ghana doubles in almost every 26 years as compared to 230 years for united kingdom. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. Using the household listing from the 2000 population and housing census conducted by the ghana statistical services, the glss 5 employed a twostage.

It is clear to any visitor to the capital of ghana that the city has expanded remarkably. Pdf files for each district were downloaded individually from ghana. Producers, ghana statistical service office of the president. 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. The census 2000 special report series provides an indepth analysis of census 2000 population and housing topics. 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. The results of the 2000 population census have been. This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the ghanaian context. It currently is in the middle stages of a demographic transition typical of many developing. The quality of the returns of some of these censuses is so questionable. Of these seven, the four largest were nigeria 221,000 or 14 percent of the africanborn population, ethiopia 164,000 or 10 percent, egypt 143,000 or 9 percent, and ghana 121,000 or 8. The 2010 census results show that the total population was 1,722,806 people.

Ghana is divided into 10 regions see appendix 5 for ghana map. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. Ghana statistical service department for international development, uk may 2005 abstract this paper documents the construction and presents the main results of a ghanaian poverty map based on the glss4 survey and the census 2000. Components of the income aggregate food and agriculture. 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. Table a74 urban and rural population distribution of ghana. 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. The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text tables, and graphics, to examine a wide variety of topics. Kumasi population data millennium cities initiative. However, the 1921 census was the first to cover the whole area now known as the republic of ghana. According to the 2000 government census, approximately 69 percent of the population is christian, 16 percent is muslim, and 15 percent adheres to traditional indigenous religious beliefs or other religious groups.

The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth census conducted in ghana since independence. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. Census bureau determined that there were 902,195 persons in the state of montana. Ghana statistical service gss and macro international inc. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Ghanas population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. The methodology takes advantages of detailed information found in the survey and the exhaustive coverage of the census. International database, and 6 secretariat of the pacific community. The northern region is the largest in land area, with a population of 1,854,944 ghana census, 2000completed after this assessment, half in the capitol district of tamale. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of immigrants from middle africa grew by and the number 229. However about 63 % of the region is rural 2000 population and housing census. 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.

Click download or read online button to get 1960 population census of ghana special report book now. Ghana statistical service, minnesota population center created on may 01, 2018 last modified may 01, 2018 page views 15110 download 1580 documentation in pdf. Ezekiel nortey at university of ghana, college of basic and applied. This indicates a big difference between the rate of growth of the urban and rural population in ghana, reflecting a shift of the population from rural to urban localities while at the same time portraying that some rural localities have become urban over time. The most flooded rivers are the white volta and its. Today more than four out of every ten ghanaians live in a city or town of more than 5000 people ghana statistical service, 2012. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. Population and housing census 2000 ipums subset ghana, 2000. Ghana population and housing census 2010 ipums subset. Post independence ghana has witness three population censuses in 1960, 1970 and 1984. A verage household size by region, 1970, 1984, 2000 and 2010.

An evaluation of communitybased surveillance in the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Data editing was partly manual and partly automatic. Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. With a population density of about 162 inhabitants per square kilometers, the central region is the second most densely populated region after greater accra. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post. 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 intercensal population growth rate increased from 2.

This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Projection results indicate that by 2050, the aged population will account. Previous postindependence censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and. The ipums project is a collaboration of the minnesota population center. The 2000 census is the fourth census to be conducted since independence. Publication date 2005 title variation 2000 population and housing census of ghana note folded col. Evans, secretary economics andstatistics administration j. The cape coast district is the smallest in size but least deprived.

The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. The previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. This is an increase from the 1990 census of 103,310 or 12. Workingage migration was particularly pronounced in 2010, reinforcing. The country has an area of 238,538 square miles and a population of 22 million.

In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. Currently, it is estimated to be about 22 million with intercensal growth rate of 2. Blindness and visual impairment in an urban west african. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. Population growth and agricultural land use in two agroecological zones of ghana, 19602010.

International journal of environmental studies 63, no. National census steering committee comprised of ministers of ministries that were. In the 2000 census, it was identified that about 50% of the population were below age 25 with only 5. Growth of african foreignborn population by region of birth, 20002010. Concern about ghanas high rate of population growth first arose after the release in late 1961 of the 1960 census total population figure showing that the population had. Projections show that population is likely to reach 27million in 2010, and 33. Summary file 4 sf4 contains the sample data, which is the information compiled from the questions asked of a sample of all people and housing units. The earlier 3 post independence censuses did not collect detailed information on housing. The sample data are presented in 2 population tables matrices and 110 housing tables, identified with pct and hct, respectively. 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. 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. The 2000 population and housing census is the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog.

An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a. The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to. Two satellite images encompassing most of ghana reveal extensive flooding. The last count of the population of preindependence ghana took place in 1948, three years after the war had ended. In 2019, the number of regions increased from 10 to 16 as tabulated. The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. Failure to keep to decennial censuses in 1980 and 1994.

Ghana statistical service releases ghanas census results. Coping with the challenges of urbanization in low income. Page views 21695 download 14153 documentation in pdf study website. Leeprice, acting under secretary for economic affairs. The census or statistical definition of an urban centre in ghana is any settlement with a population of 5000 or more persons.