2000 population and housing census ghana pdf file

Specifically, the report analyses the trend of stock of houses, facilities and. The sample data are presented in 2 population tables matrices and 110 housing tables, identified with pct and hct, respectively. Sawyer afb cdp 501 468 3 11 2 0 4 total white alone blackafrican american alone. The provisional results of the 2010 population and housing census indicate that the population of ghana is 24. Go to census 2000 publications page go to publications page.

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. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest. 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. Report writing of the 2010 population and housing census of ghana. Past census data 1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000 is included for comparison.

Data editing was partly manual and partly automatic. Both the census 2000 and the 2010 census counts come from files where the race categories have been modified to reclassify the some other race category. The phc1, summary population and housing characteristics, report series provides data based on the 100percent questions. The 2010 population and housing census phc, which is the fifth postindependence census to be conducted in the country was, therefore, implemented to provide data for effective planning at all levels.

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 paper presents the experience from the 2000 census in ghana including problems encountered as well as preparations for the 2010 census. The population of the regions and districts of ghana. The current boundaries of ghana s administrative regions were not fully established until 1983. The results of the 2000 population census have been. The 1970 census of population and housing, series phce reports are currently unavailable online. Census tract outline maps in pdf format with html files for access to map files through hyperlinks.

Drawing heavily on the 2000 and 2010 population and housing censuses, this report assesses the housing situation in ghana and its implications for the countrys socioeconomic development. Thus, nonghanaians within the territorial land, air and water boundaries were enumerated as part of ghana s population while ghanaians outside the. The following serves as a list of titles that were published. The 2010 phc was carried out with reference to 26th september 2010 as the census night. It consists of 8 tables of social, economic and housing characteristics compiled from a sample of approximately 19 million housing units about 1 in 6 households that received the census 2000 longform questionnaire. 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. Previous postindependence censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. Page views 21565 download 14083 documentation in pdf study website. For access to these volumes, please contact your local federal depository library.

The main objective of the 2000 population and housing census was to. National census steering committee comprised of ministers of ministries that were. The post enumeration survey pes was undertaken from 9th to 29th april 2011. Census 2000 population and housing summary file 1 supplementary characteristics palmer cdp total 104 p14 sex by for the population under 20 years. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ipums subset. 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 statistical service office of the president sponsors government of ghana gog 76 per cent of total funding department for international development dfid vehicles, data capture equipment, generator united nations fund for population activities unfpa technical assistance, advocacy for do. 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. Summary file 3 consists of 8 detailed tables of census 2000 social, economic and housing characteristics compiled from a sample of approximately 19 million housing units about 1 in 6 households that received the census 2000 longform questionnaire. The 2000 population and housing census phc of ghana was the forth post. 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. Census bureau, 2000 census of population and housing, population and housing unit counts phc31, united states summary washington, dc. The reference date of the census was 31 march 2000. Documentation of the 2000 round of population and housing.

In 2000, the first population and housing census was conducted in reindependent estonia implementing as much as possible the united nations recommendations for the population and housing censuses and the statistical principles of the european union. Ghana covid19 monitoring dashboard industry producer inflation feb 2020 11. The results indicated that ghana s population increased by 30. Ghana population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog.

The 2010 population and housing census phc is the fifth population census in ghana since independence in 1957 and was. Sponsors, government of ghana govgha funding the study. Methodology for the intercensal population and housing. Enumeration was completed in november 2010 and data processing ended in may. Table 31 programme of the 2000 population and housing census in latvia. All persons in households and all living quarters in ghana at midnight of census night. Pdf format covering all levels in primary and secondary schools.

The earlier 3 post independence censuses did not collect detailed information on housing. The regions of ghana as well as all cities and urban localities of more than 20,000 inhabitants. Barron, acting director pl001rv 2000 census of population and housing. Mexico xii general population and housing census 2000. Ghana population and housing census 2010 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. Land area measurements and population density also are provided. Ghana statistical service gss created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 44405 download 38442 metadata ddixml json. The ghana 2010 census of population and housing phc was conducted in september 2010. The 2010 population and housing census was conducted with 26th september, 2010 as the reference point census night. Shows boundaries and numbers of census tracts for which census 2000 data was tabulated. Census bureau reports pertaining to the census of population and housing from 1790 to the present census of population and housing publications u. The previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000.

Thailand the population and housing census of thailand. An instructional manual for field mapping staff is being prepared. Pemberton coordinated and contributed to the writing and editing. Census 2000 population and housing summary file 1 compiled by. Data from the 2010 population and housing census phc will serve as reference for equitable. 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. Post independence ghana has witness three population censuses in 1960, 1970 and 1984. Provides detailed sample information from census 2000. Summary indices measuring the accuracy of data 2000 and 2010. United nations development programme undp technical assistance and material support. The subjects are age, hispanic or latino origin, household relationship, race, sex, tenure owner or renteroccupied, and vacancy characteristics. Population and housing census 2000 ihsn survey catalog. Publication date 2005 title variation 2000 population and housing census of ghana note folded col.

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. Methodology for the intercensal population and housing unit estimates. 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. This series is similar to the 1990 census cph1 series. Researchers should also acknowledge the statistical agency that originally produced the data. 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. Ghana city population population statistics in maps.

Ghana population and housing census 2010 overview ilo. The success of the 2010 population and housing census, including the preparation of. This is a list of ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 september 2010. Ghana population and housing census 2000 data dictionary. In addition, all living structures and community level facilities were enumerated. Census bureau this javascript allows the page in ie to resize to the minimum width of 853 pixels and no less. Producers, ghana statistical service office of the president. All persons who were found within the borders of ghana on census night, irrespective of their nationality and status were enumerated. Each person present in ghana, irrespective of nationality, was enumerated at the place he or she spent the census night, midnight of 26th march 2000.