Ghanas most recent census, in 2010, was its 5 th since independence in 1957. The 2000 population and housing census was the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Minors under 18 years formed 40% of the refugees from liberia and togo unhcr, 2008. A recent paper by cirera et al 2017 uses the 2003 ghana firm census as well as census data from three other african countries and the method of hsieh and. Oct 15, 2008 the study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. It is important that the concepts, definitions and recommendations are adhered. The results indicated that ghanas population increased by 30.
Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using. Until 2008, ghana remained host to the fourthlargest population of asylum seekers and refugees in the region iom, 2009. The 1969 population policy aimed at reducing the countrys high population growth rate which in 19601970 was 2. All trademarks and s on this page are owned by their respective owners. Urbanization and frontier development the study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between. Ghana statistical service releases ghanas census results. 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 2010 population census indicates that ghanas population is estimated at 24,791,073. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over gdp as the u. Census bureau determined that there were 902,195 persons in the state of montana. Seventeen percent of currently employed women are skilled manual workers in the non.
Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. Rising through cities in ghana world bank documents. The recorded annual intercensal growth rate in 2010 was 2. For ghana, the 2000 population and housing census and the. An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. Judaism one of the first known monotheistic religions, likely dating to between 20001500 b. United nations development programme undp technical assistance and material support. In fact, lkma was demarcated out of ama, so if we combine. Structure of presentation introduction immigration trends. It is a list of countries in the world by population in the exact beginning of the year 2000. It is a low to middleincome area, with the old town being a lowincome area, while the new site is middle to highincome.
Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Population density increased steadily from thirtysix per square kilometer in 1970 to fiftytwo per square kilometer in 1984. The second census of the republic of ghana was carried out in march 1970 and the results are still being processed. Compare population statistics about leisure world, md by race, age, gender, latinohispanic origin etc. The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text tables, and graphics, to examine a wide variety of topics. Major demographic change has occurred in ghanas urban. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. 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. This protocol allows for merging of hiv test results with the. The census is divided into a total of 56,170 localities. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44405 download.
Census bureau, census 2000 special tabulations stp159. Urbanization is a source of dynamism that can lead to enhanced productivity 7. Jun 01, 2012 ghanas population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. Profiles of general demographic characteristics 2000 census of population and housing unitedstates 2000 issued may 2001 u. The 1998 ghana demographic and health survey gdhs is part of the worldwide measure. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Knoema is the most comprehensive source of global decisionmaking data in the world. Anarfi regional institute for population studies rips, university of ghana, legon. Sight disability emerged as the highest among the elderly. The community had a population of 7,438 according to the 2000 population and housing. The 1969 population policy aimed at reducing the countrys high population growth rate which in.
Change in toilet facilities by distance from accra city proper, 200010. It is based on the census 2000 redistricting data public law 94171 summary file, which was among the first census 2000 data products to be released and is used by. The ghana statistical service has finally released the 2010 population and housing census results. In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. A manual codification of roughly 40% of the total census material. Since 1991 the national poverty rate of ghana has more than halved. Gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. Mar 29, 2019 the main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. 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.
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. Ghana collected census information on both population and housing. Localities may include a single house, a hamlet, a village, town or city. To view the file you will need the adobe acrobat reader available free from adobe. Kumasi population data millennium cities initiative.
Combining administrative and survey data to derive small area. Ghana demographic and health survey 2014 the dhs program. Progress in the control of measles in ghana, 19802000. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. Morgantown, wv population census 2010 and 2000 interactive. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities population above 5,000 on the basis of geocoded census data. Name status population census 20000326 population census 20100926 population projection 20190926. The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post. The current boundaries of ghanas administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. The study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. Ghanas population has increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30.
Tigerline ascii format 2006 and earlier census 2000 available in both formats the core tigerline files and shapefiles do not include demographic data, but they do contain geographic entity codes geoids that can be linked to the census bureaus demographic data, available on data. The population from the 2000 population and housing census was 3,222 gss, 2008. Table a74 urban and rural population distribution of ghana by region 1960 2000. Population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog.
Table a74 urban and rural population distribution of ghana by region 1960 2000 from department pl 259 at kwame nkrumah uni. Steep increase in the number of asylum seekers from. Departments in all metropolitan and municipal and merging town areas and associated. This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the ghanaian context. Blog follow us on twitter buy a poster contact us by email. 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.
Overall, ghanas population has increased by 28 percent. Copy the url below and use it to create a bookmark in your internet browser. Population and housing census of ghana, 2010 knoema. Combining the height, weight and age data, three indices. The figure which was announced on thursday, may 31, 2012 indicates that the total population of. Ghana fits into this picture as the 1984 and 2000 census results indicate that 68 percent and 56 percent, respectively of the population live in the rural areas ghana statistical service, 2002a. 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. Table a74 urban and rural population distribution of ghana. The annual population growth rate from 1995 to 2000 is 2. The guide on the use of migration data in ghana is a useful resource for all national institutions and key. Compare population statistics about morgantown, wv by race, age, gender, latinohispanic origin etc. The northern region recorded the largest increase of 36 percent, fol\.
Name status population census 20000326 population census 201009. Ghana has been described as an ecotourism haven and continues to hold out a lot of attractions, notably. Request pdf patterns of population change in ghana 1984 2000. Pdf or indicate a document in adobes portable document format. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. Random and systematic landcover transitions in northern ghana. Urbanization and frontier development the study addresses population dynamics in. Ghana demographic and health survey 1998 fr106 the dhs. Censusviewer delivers detailed demographics and population statistics from the 2010 census, 2000 census, american community survey acs, registered voter files, commercial data sources and more. Rural life is generally characterized by poverty and underdevelopment. Lower manya krobo district, ghana population statistics. Jun 01, 2012 ghana s population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. The census 2000 special report series provides an indepth analysis of census 2000 population and housing topics. 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.
Ghana statistical service releases 2010 census results. The 2010 census results show that the total population was 1,722,806 people. At the end of 2007, the population was estimated at. Asuogyaman district, ghana population statistics, charts. Table a74 urban and rural population distribution of ghana by. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. To date, two of the six main volumes which will be issued in connection with the 1970 population census. Leeprice, acting under secretary for economic affairs u. In 2000, the population and housing census phc recorded 18. This is an increase from the 1990 census of 103,310 or 12. 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. Population pyramids of the world from 1950 to 2100. Afghanistan africa albania algeria angola antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba asia australia australianew zealand austria azerbaijan bahamas bahrain bangladesh barbados belarus belgium belize benin bhutan bolivia plurinational state of.
The 1984 population census of ghana is a complete enumeration of the 12. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. The 2000 population and housing census is the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. Asuogyaman district, ghana with population statistics, charts, map and location. As of the end of 2007 the estimated population was 10,284 based on a growth rate of 5.
According the government of ghana, a locality is defined as any nucleated and physically distinct settlement. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. The community had a population of 7,438 according to the 2000 population and housing census report. Harmonized indicators program, which is run by the world bank to combine and. Ghana was the third african country to adopt a comprehensive population policy in 1969, under the theme population planning for national progress and prosperity republic of ghana, 1969. Our tools allow individuals and organizations to discover, visualize, model, and present their data and the worlds data to facilitate better. Liberians accounted for 77% of refugees in ghana in 2007 iom, 2009. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. Districtlevel estimates of institutional births in ghana scb. Population census 2000 0326 population census 20100926 population projection.
Pdf files for each district were downloaded individually from ghana statistical service. Evans, secretary economics andstatistics administration j. These averages, naturally, did not reflect variations in population distribution. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. Agglomeration, urbanization and employment growth in ghana. Ghanas population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30.
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