Ghana - Population and Housing Census 2000

Reference ID

GHA-GSS-PHC-2000-v1.0

Year

2000

Country

Ghana

Producer(s)

Ghana Statistical Service - Office of the President

Sponsor(s)

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

Metadata

Documentation in PDF

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Nov 21, 2008

Last modified

Mar 14, 2016

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Overview

Identification

Country

Ghana

Title

Population and Housing Census 2000

Study Type

Population and Housing Census

Series Information

Population censuses have been conducted in Ghana at approximately ten-year intervals since 1891 except in 1941, when the series was interrupted as a result of World War II but was resumed in 1948. The first post-independence census was conducted in 1960 and the next in 1970, with the expectation that a decennial census programme would be maintained. Due to circumstances beyond the control of the statistical organisation, however, the third post-independence census could not be conducted until 1984. Similarly, the next census which was expected to have been conducted in 1994 was delayed. Only in 1995 was it possible to have the needed commitment to ensure the conduct of the fourth post-independence census which was scheduled for the year 2000.

The 2000 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. The Census was expected to ensure the continuation of a time series of demographic and socio-economic benchmark data at the national and sub-national levels and enhance the capability-building programme of the Statistical Service.

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 2000 Population and Housing Census was the first time a full-scale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation.

ID Number

GHA-GSS-PHC-2000-v1.0

Version

Version Description

v1.0: Edited,anonymous dataset for pulic distribution.

Production Date

2003-09-15

Notes

Provisional results were released in November 2000. A second version focusing on demographic and socio-economic trends/Policy implication of population trends was published in August 2005, (in two volumes). This final version has been edited and anonymised for domestic and international dissemination.

Overview

Abstract

The 2000 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. The Census was expected to ensure the continuation of a time series of demographic and socio-economic benchmark data at the national and sub-national levels and enhance the capability-building programme of the Statistical Service.

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 2000 Population and Housing Census is the first time a full-scale housing census was conducted with a population census in one single operation.

Kind of Data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Units of Analysis

households, individuals and houses

Scope

Notes

The scope of t he Popultion and Housing Census includes:

- HOUSEHOLD: Houshold characteristics, household listing,

-PERSONS :Marital status, literacy,education, economic activity, Fertility for women aged 12 and above

-HOUSING: Housing condition

Topics

Topic	Vocabulary	URI
censuses [14.1]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
employment [3.1]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
unemployment [3.5]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
EDUCATION [6]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
fertility [14.2]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
housing [10.1]	CESSDA	http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common

Keywords

Ghana 2000 Population and Housing Census, Population and Housing Census, Population Census, Housing Census, Age, Sex, Educational attainment, Marrital status, Religion, occupation, industry, Construction materials, source of drinking water, source of lighting, disposal of solid waste, disposal of liquid waste

Coverage

Geographic Coverage

National

Universe

The 2000 census covered de-facto population of Ghana on Census Night (26 March 2000). These were all usual reidents,inmates of institutions, out-door sleepers immediately after midnight Census Night Enumeration of the semi-stable floating population. Enumeration on Census Night of fishermen and other persons at sea and other persons in Field Camps and all types of housing structures

Producers and Sponsors

Primary Investigator(s)

Name	Affiliation
Ghana Statistical Service	Office of the President

Other Producer(s)

Name	Affiliation	Role
National Population Council	Government of Ghana	Technical Assistance in questionnaire design
Institute of Statistical,Social and Economic Research	University of Ghana	Technical Assistance in questionnaire design & analysis
Ministry of Education	Government of Ghana	Technical Assistance in data collection
United States Bureau of the Census	US State Department	Technical Assistance in data analysis
Japanese Development Corproation	Government of Japan	Technical Assistance in data processing
United Nations Fund for Population Activities	United Nations	Technical Assistance in data analysis and dissemnation

Funding

Name	Abbreviation	Role
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 donor support and funds
United States Agency for Interantional Development	USAID	Advocacy and funds
Japanese Development Coporation	JICA	Computers, Resident Consultant
Government of China	GoC	Motorbikes , bicycles

Metadata Production

Metadata Produced By

Name	Abbreviation	Affiliation	Role
Ghana Statistical Service	GSS	Office of the President	Compiling, reviewing and archiving the survey

Date of Metadata Production

2008-04-14

DDI Document Version

Version 1.0 (August 2008)

DDI Document ID

DDI-GHA-GSS-PHC-2000-v1.0