The northern region recorded the largest increase of 36 percent, fol\. International journal of environmental studies 63, no. Ghanas population growth rate is worrying population. 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. United nations fund for population activities unfpa technical assistance, advocacy for do. 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. Ghana census of agriculture faq statistical service conducts census of agriculture. Spatial and demographic patterns of cholera in ashanti. 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.
Thailand the population and housing census of thailand 2000. Ghana was a country of immigration in the early years after its 1957 independence, attracting labor migrants largely from nigeria and other neighboring countries to mine minerals and harvest cocoa. Mar 29, 2019 the 2000 census is the fourth census to be conducted since independence. Evaluation and adjustment of age sex data of the population and housing census of ghana 2000 and 2010.
The 1984 population census of ghana is a complete enumeration of the 12. The npc is a parastatal body located in the office of the president. This implied an increase of 692,365 persons over the 1995 census figure or an average annual population growth rate of 2. Overall, ghanas population has increased by 28 percent. Researchers should also acknowledge the statistical agency that originally produced the data. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison. Census data aggregated to the district level provide insight into the population trends of the rural areas when contrasted with the urban growth. Pdf format covering all levels in primary and secondary schools. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing. Jul, 2018 the npc said the population and housing census phc puts the population growth rate at 2. The population and housing census of thailand 2000 ipums.
Census bureau determined that there were 902,195 persons in the state of montana. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which. A10 structure number of housecompound a11 household number within housecompound a07. Population census 20000326 population census 20100926 population. Census bureau is the leading source of statistical information about the nations people. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. The 2000 census recorded the regions population as about 3. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44608 download.
The region is currently the second most urbanized in the country after greater accra 87. 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. Censusviewer delivers detailed demographics and population statistics from the 2010 census, 2000. The population was enumerated with form 2, which consists of three parts. The study addresses population dynamics in ghana on the urban and regional levels between 1984 and 2000. Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. The census is divided into a total of 56,170 localities. Part 2 contains questions on population including questions. The datasets contain selected variables from the original census microdata plus harmonized variables from the ipumsinternational database. The population distribution in cambodia in 1998 and 2008 is also represented in map 2. 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. Ghana statistical service releases ghanas census results.
Blindness and visual impairment in an urban west african. The 2000 census is the fourth census to be conducted since independence. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Africa ghana the world factbook central intelligence. Indonesia population census 2000 ipums subset phc 2000. The phc report indicated that the age structure of the population was dominated by young people, with about 40 per cent under age 15 phc, 2010, which implies, that. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. 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. Population size and growth rate by region, 2000 and 2010. This is done by region and covers the 10 regions of ghana. Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45 percent of ghana total female population was of childbearing age.
Population and housing census 2000 population and housing census report on 20 largest localities in ghana. Ghanas first postindependence population census in 1960 counted about 6. There were ten 10 administrative regions in ghana during the 2010 population and housing. Subsaharan africa bears a disproportionate amount of the worlds blindness 1, 2 and the proportion of people blind in this region is increasing at a faster rate than in other parts of the. 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. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text.
The reports utilize different modes of analysis, such as discussion text, maps, text tables, and graphics, to examine a wide variety of topics. Ghana, ghana statistical service, 2000 population and housing census the licensing agreement for use of. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night. According the government of ghana, a locality is defined as any nucleated and physically distinct settlement. It is a list of countries in the world by population in the exact beginning of the year 2000. Ghanas population increased from 18,912,079 in 2000 to 24,658,823 in 2010 and this is a 30. International database, and 6 secretariat of the pacific community. Population and vital statistics reprot various years, 5 u. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities. Ghana was a country of immigration in the early years after its 1957 independence, attracting labor migrants largely from nigeria and other neighboring countries to mine minerals and harvest cocoa immigrants composed about 12% of ghanas population in 1960.
Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. 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. The national population council npc was established by the national population council, act 485, 1994, to advise government on all population matters. Because the table contains data only for the 230 nations and. Asuogyaman district, ghana with population statistics, charts, map and location.
In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. 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. Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing. Apr 25, 2018 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. Spatial and demographic patterns of cholera in ashanti region. Compare population statistics about morgantown, wv by race, age, gender, latinohispanic origin etc. The npc said the population and housing census phc puts the population growth rate at 2. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population. With censusviewer anyone can navigate the data inside of bing maps, filter the data. Abstract population censuses have been conducted in ghana at approximately tenyear intervals since 1891. The crude death rate of 18 per 1,000 population in 1965 fell to per 1,000 population in 1992. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated.
Our population statistics come from decennial censuses, which count the entire u. 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. We are hiring thousands of people for the 2020 census. Publication date 2005 title variation 2000 population and housing census of ghana note folded col.
Part i overview on population census and its international aspects. 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. Potential driving forces for rapid population growth related to size, location, accessibility and facility counts are examined using bivariate and. Ghana s first postindependence population census in 1961 counted about 6. Morgantown, wv population census 2010 and 2000 interactive. Evaluation and adjustment of age sex data of the population. This comprehensive volume analyzes chinese birth policies and population developments from the founding of the peoples republic to the 2000 census. The npc is the highest statutory body set up to advice government on the population and related issues. The 2010 census gathered inf ormat ion from each individual present in ghana on 26 th september, 2010. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Population growth and agricultural land use in two agroecological zones of ghana, 19602010. At the urban level, the development trends are analyzed for urban localities population above 5,000 on the basis of geocoded census data.
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