Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. The 2010 phc was carried out with reference to 26th september 2010 as the census night. See government of ghana national housing policy 2015. The subjects are age, hispanic or latino origin, household relationship, race, sex, tenure owner or renteroccupied, and vacancy characteristics. A10 structure number of housecompound a11 household number within housecompound a07. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are. Habitat and 2010 ghana population and housing census source. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities population above 5,000 on the basis of geocoded census data. The phc1, summary population and housing characteristics, report series provides data based on the 100percent questions. List of tables matrices table matrix title total number. Ipumsinternational is an effort to inventory, preserve, harmonize, and disseminate census microdata from around the world.
Ipumsinternational makes these data available to qualified researchers free of charge through a web dissemination system. 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. Researchers should also acknowledge the statistical agency that originally produced the data. Districtlevel estimates of institutional births in ghana scb. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44405 download 38442 metadata ddixml json. A comparative study of ethnic residential segregation in. 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. The 2000 population and housing 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 1984. Several evaluation tools were used to examine the errors. The earlier 3 post independence censuses did not collect detailed information on housing. In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted in late septemberoctober 2010, with preliminary results expected in the first half of 2011. 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 census 2000 brief series provides the first analysis of census 2000 population and housing topics.
The 2000 population and housing census was the first time a fullscale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation. An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. Ghana collected census information on both population and housing. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age. Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Thailand, national statistical office, the 2000 population and housing census of thailand 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 datasets contain selected variables from the original census microdata plus harmonized variables from the ipumsinternational database. 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. Document 1, which is the listing book, was used to list all living quarters and obtain some related information. Population and housing censuses by country wikipedia. Population and housing censuses for mauritius was collected in 1972, 1983, 2000, and 2011. 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 2010 population and housing census of ghana followed the essential. Evaluation and adjustment of age sex data of the population. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. The study aimed at evaluating and adjusting age data of the population and housing census of ghana. Indonesia, central bureau of statistics, population census 2000 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. A population census is a complex, largescale operation undertaken once in every ten years. The briefs focus on discussing the most important aspects of the topics, as well as exploring the geographic distribution of the subject matter. The results indicated that ghanas population increased by 30. Census bureau, 2000 census of population and housing, population and housing unit counts phc322, maryland washington, dc, 2003 for sale by superintendent of documents, u. 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. 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. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night.
Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Publication date 2005 title variation 2000 population and housing census of ghana note folded col. Population and housing census phc, including the preparati on this report, which is the first in the series of comprehensive repo rts to be generated from the 2010 census dat a. The national statistics office conducted the 2000 census of population and housing inmay 2000, as mandated bybatas pambaflsa big. Ghana census of agriculture faq statistical service conducts census of agriculture. Malaysia population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. It is estimated that about 40 percent of the population was under the age of 15 years in2010 while elderly persons aged 65 years and above was estimated to be. While poor housing can ordinarily be generalized to ghana gss, 20a. The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post.
These include visual inspection of the data and at the same time graphing the single age data which revealed heaping at certain digits especially 0 and 5. In the 2000 population and housing census, three main schedules were used namely, documents 1, 2 and 33a. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. In prior decennial census publications, the appendixes that explained these subjects, geographic terms and concepts, and other general product information were included in the volumes containing the statistical tables. Smes, financing gap, microfinance institutions, ghana journal name.
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. Pdf format covering all levels in primary and secondary schools. The akan comprises about 20 subethnic groups of which the asante and fanti with 15 and 10% of ghanas total population, respectively are demographically the largest subethnic group. Previous postindependence censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000.
Census bureau, 2000 census of population and housing, population and housing unit counts phc31, united states summary washington, dc. 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. Mexico xii general population and housing census 2000. United nations fund for population activities unfpa technical assistance, advocacy for do. Id ghana statistical service a01 region name a02 district name a03 district type a06a detailed address of house compound phc 1a. But out of these, it is only the 2000 and 2010 censuses that the country combined both population and housing census as one activity. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. 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, 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. Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. The previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000.
The ipums project is a collaboration of the minnesota population center, national statistical offices, and international data archives. Document 2, which represented the main questionnaire, was divided into three sections. The metropolitan census report prepared using data from the 2010 population and housing census phc has been disseminated at a workshop in kumasi recently. Census bureau, 2000 census of population and housing, summary file 3.
The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth census conducted in ghana since independence, with the night of 26th september, 2010 serving as the reference point. Italso requires that a census of population be conducted every ten years inorder to have an inventory ofthe total population of the country and a stock of the housing units, not to mention other. The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth census conducted in ghana since independence. Subject content summary file 3 sf 3 contains the sample data, which is the information compiled from the questions asked of a sample of all people and housing units. The paper presents the experience from the 2000 census in ghana including problems encountered as well as preparations for the 2010 census. Mongolia, national statistical office of mongolia, population and housing census 2000 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. United nations development programme undp technical assistance and material support. Postindependence ghana had witnessed five census counts 1960, 1970, 1984, 2000, and 2010.
Financing small and mediumscale enterprises smes to achieve the desirable growth and expansion has been topical for governments, policymakers, nongovernmental organizations. The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of ghana. Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. Prepared by staff of the metropolitan assembly with guidance from consultants and the ghana statistical service gss, the report provides basic demographic and socioeconomic information. Ghana statistical service gss 2012 2010 population and. The regions of ghana as well as all cities and urban localities of more than 20,000 inhabitants. Thailand the population and housing census of thailand.
Malaysia population and housing census 2000 ipums subset primary tabs. The provisional results of the 2010 population and housing census indicate that the population of ghana is 24. Boamah, 2014, both anecdotal national catholic health services, 2010 and more substantive gss, 20b evidence indicate. Enumeration was completed in november 2010 and data processing ended in may. The success of the 2010 population and housing census, including the preparation of analytical reports and monographs, has been a collaborative effort of the government of ghana, various development partners dps and the people of ghana. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset.
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 study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. Still the most populous province in caraga region results from the 2000 census of population and housing, nso july 24, 2002. 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. The population of the regions and districts of ghana.
The population and housing census of thailand 2000 ipums. The ghana population and housing census phc, 2010 indicates 42. Population size and growth rate by region, 2000 and 2010. Following the successful completion of the 2010 census enumeration, the ghana statistical service gss conducted a pes in april 2011 to provide. 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. Table 31 programme of the 2000 population and housing census in latvia. The ghana 2010 population and housing census was the fifth national census in the country since independence. Ghana cahf centre for affordable housing finance africa. The project has collected the world mexico xii general population and housing census 2000 ipums subset phc 2000 ipums harmonized subset. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. Thailand the population and housing census of thailand 2000.