The population census is an important tool for government and other organizations to gather data on the population. In Ghana, the first population census was conducted in 1891 by the British colonial government. Since then, the census has been conducted every ten years with the most recent one taking place in 2021.
The population census in Ghana is carried out by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The census aims to provide accurate data on the size, composition, and distribution of Ghana's population. This information is used for planning and policy formulation in various sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
The 2021 population census in Ghana was conducted against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the GSS was able to conduct the census successfully. The census utilized both traditional methods like door-to-door enumeration, as well as digital methods such as mobile data collection and geospatial technology
In total, over 51,000 trained enumerators were deployed across the country to collect data. The census covered a wide variety of topics such as age, gender, education, employment, migration, and disability. The data gathered from the census is currently being processed and analyzed. It is expected to provide a detailed picture of the demographic, social and economic characteristics of Ghana’s population
One of the key issues that the census will highlight is the population growth rate in Ghana. Currently, Ghana’s population is estimated to be around 31 million. With the growing population, there is a need for government policy and planning to be tailored accordingly. The information from the census will inform decisions in the allocation of resources and development priorities
In conclusion, the population census is an important tool for Ghana’s development agenda. The data provided is critical in understanding the needs of the population and designing policies to meet those needs. The 2021 census was a success, and the data gathered is expected to inform policy for the next decade
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