Population and Housing Census 2010 - Ghana
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GHA-GSS-PHC-2010-v1.0
Title
Population and Housing Census 2010 - Ghana
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Ghana | GHA |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
The first semblance of a national census was undertaken by the colonial administration since 1891 at approximately ten year interval. Prior to that, local chiefs counted their subjects in their own areas. The series was continued until 1941 when it was interrupted as a result of World War II but was resumed in 1948. 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 previous censuses were conducted in 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000. Failure to keep to decennial Censuses in 1980 and 1994 was due to the political and economic challenges then facing the country.
The 2010 PHC was the second time that Population Census and Housing Census have been conducted as a combined exercise. The first Population Census combined with Housing Census was carried out in 2000.
The 2010 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 2000. 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 2010 Population and Housing Census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of Ghana.
There were four main operatnal area:
- Methodology
- Cartography
- Field
- Operational and Logistics
- Data processing (dataentry/scanning, editing, tabulation and analysis)
The 2010 PHC was the second time that Population Census and Housing Census have been conducted as a combined exercise. The first Population Census combined with Housing Census was carried out in 2000.
The 2010 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 2000. 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 2010 Population and Housing Census was to update the statistical information on the characteristics of the population of Ghana.
There were four main operatnal area:
- Methodology
- Cartography
- Field
- Operational and Logistics
- Data processing (dataentry/scanning, editing, tabulation and analysis)
Abstract
The 2010 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 2000. 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 2010 Population and Housing Census was to update the statistical information
on the characteristics of the population of Ghana.
The 2010 Population and Housing Census is the second time a full-scale housing census was conducted
with a population census in one single operation.
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 2000. 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 2010 Population and Housing Census was to update the statistical information
on the characteristics of the population of Ghana.
The 2010 Population and Housing Census is the second time a full-scale housing census was conducted
with a population census in one single operation.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
Households (including household emigrants, ameneties and agricultural activities)
Individuals (including females 12 years and older and females 12-54 years)
communities (including education, health and sanitation facilities)
Individuals (including females 12 years and older and females 12-54 years)
communities (including education, health and sanitation facilities)
Version
Version Description
v1.0: Raw sample data, obtained from data entry, for office use only
Version Date
2011-12-12
Version Notes
This is the first version of the sample dataset
Scope
Notes
The scope of the Population and Housing Census includes:
HOUSING: Housing conditions and community facilities
HOUSEHOLD: Houshold characteristics, absentees, emigrants, ICT use and agricultural activities
PERSONS: Marital status, literacy, education, economic activity, disability and use of ICT, fertility for women aged 12 and above and women 12 years and older
HOUSING: Housing conditions and community facilities
HOUSEHOLD: Houshold characteristics, absentees, emigrants, ICT use and agricultural activities
PERSONS: Marital status, literacy, education, economic activity, disability and use of ICT, fertility for women aged 12 and above and women 12 years and older
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| censuses [14.1] | CESSDA | Link |
| information technology [16.2] | CESSDA | Link |
| basic skills education [6.1] | CESSDA | Link |
| agricultural, forestry and rural industry [2.1] | CESSDA | Link |
| fertility [14.2] | CESSDA | Link |
| morbidity and mortality [14.4] | CESSDA | Link |
| housing [10.1] | CESSDA | Link |
| economic conditions and indicators [1.2] | CESSDA | Link |
Keywords
| Keyword |
|---|
| Census |
| 2010 |
| Housing |
| Household |
| head of household |
| Roster |
| Emigration |
| Population |
| Age |
| Sex |
| Religion |
| Education |
| Literacy |
| ethnicity |
| Marital Status |
| Occupation |
| Industry |
| Employment sector |
| Employment status |
| Disability |
| ICT |
| Fertility |
| birth |
| Children ever born |
| Children surviving |
| Children born in the past 12 months |
| Mortality |
| Agriculture |
| Crop farming |
| Tree growing |
| Livestock rearing |
| Fish farming |
| Type of dwelling |
| Outer wall |
| Floor |
| Roof |
| Tenure |
| Ownership |
| Rooms |
| Lighting |
| Water |
| Cooking fuel |
| Cooking space |
| Bathing facility |
| Toilet |
| waste disposal |
| Community facilities |
| Region |
| residence |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National coverage
Geographic Unit
The lowest level of geographic aggregation covered by the data is the Enumeration Area which is the small geographical unit covered by each Census Enumerator.
Universe
The 2010 census covered a de-facto population count of Ghana on Census Night (26th September 2010). These were all usual residents, infants sick as well as the mentally challenged, inmates of institutions. out-door sleepers and all persons who spend census night within the boarders of Ghana, semi-stable floating population enumeration was done immediately after midnight of Census Night. Enumeration was done on Census Night of fishermen, other persons at sea and other persons in Field Camps.
All types of housing structures were listed a week before the census night.
All enumeration of institutional population was done a week before the Census Night
All types of housing structures were listed a week before the census night.
All enumeration of institutional population was done a week before the Census Night
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Ghana Statistical Service | Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Education | Technical assistance |
| United Nations Fund for Population Activiities | Technical assistance |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Ghana | GoG | |
| United Nations Fund for Population Activities | UNFPA | Technical assistance and material support. |
| United Nations Development Programme | UNDP | Technical assistance and material support. |
| Department for International Development | DFID | Technical assistance and material support. |
| United Nations Children Fund | UNICEF | Technical assistance and material support. |
| Danish International Development Agency | DANIDA | Technical assistance and material support. |
| Republic of China | GoC | Technical assistance and material support. |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Education | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Information | Technical assistance |
| Information Services Department | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Education Service | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Defence | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Armed Forces | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Interior | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Police Service | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Immigration Service | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Civil Aviation | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Airport Authority | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Fire Service | Technical assistance |
| Customs Excise and Preventive Service | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Prisons Service | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Health | Technical assistance |
| Ministry of Local Government | Technical assistance |
| District Assemblies | Technical assistance |
| Electoral Commission | Technical assistance |
| Ghana Highways Authority | Technical assistance |
| Survey Department | Technical assistance |
| Technical assistance |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
There was no sampling
Response Rate
100 per cent
Weighting
There are no weights applied to the census dataset.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2010-09-26 | 2010-10-22 |
Time periods
| Start date | End date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-26 | 2020-09-26 | 10 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
The 2010 Population and Housing Census had these levels of supervision:
Field Operations Coordinator (a member of the National Census Coordinating Team in Accra) who was responsible for the entire field operation;
At the Regional level, the highest authority was the Regional Census Officer, who was responsible for all aspects of census work as well as the overall supervision of census operations in the region. He/she was assisted by the Assistant Regional Census Officer;
Each Administrative District was under the supervision of a District Census Officer (DCO). The DCO was assisted by a number of Senior Field Supervisors;
Each District was divided into Supervision Areas, each of which was under one Field Supervisor. A Field Supervisor had between five and seven Enumerators to supervise.
Field Operations Coordinator (a member of the National Census Coordinating Team in Accra) who was responsible for the entire field operation;
At the Regional level, the highest authority was the Regional Census Officer, who was responsible for all aspects of census work as well as the overall supervision of census operations in the region. He/she was assisted by the Assistant Regional Census Officer;
Each Administrative District was under the supervision of a District Census Officer (DCO). The DCO was assisted by a number of Senior Field Supervisors;
Each District was divided into Supervision Areas, each of which was under one Field Supervisor. A Field Supervisor had between five and seven Enumerators to supervise.
Data Collection Notes
A trial census was held in 6 selected districts in November 2009 for 10 days. This was followed by the training of Trainiong of Trainers. The trainers were to be come supervisors of th main census.
The fieldwork began on 20th September 2010 with identification of EA boundaries, listing of structures, enumeration of institutional population and floating population, and continued with the enumeration of the household population after Census Night (26th Septmber 2010) for three weeks. A mopping-up exercise to cover about 10 percent uncompleted areas, mainly in selected Districts, was carried out until the end of November. The coverage of the population was mainly on de-facto basis, but a questionnaire item was provided to enable the usual resident population to be obtained.
Questionaires were in the English language but enumerators, as part of their trainning were encouraged to use the local language when the need arose.
The fieldwork began on 20th September 2010 with identification of EA boundaries, listing of structures, enumeration of institutional population and floating population, and continued with the enumeration of the household population after Census Night (26th Septmber 2010) for three weeks. A mopping-up exercise to cover about 10 percent uncompleted areas, mainly in selected Districts, was carried out until the end of November. The coverage of the population was mainly on de-facto basis, but a questionnaire item was provided to enable the usual resident population to be obtained.
Questionaires were in the English language but enumerators, as part of their trainning were encouraged to use the local language when the need arose.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Ghana Statistical Service | GSS |
| Ministry of Education | MOF |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
PHC-1A: Household questionnaire - admistered to household population. This questionnaire includes modules on Household roster, Usual household members absent, Emigration, Population, Mortality, ICT, Agriculture and Housing
PHC-1A Usual Members Absent Continuation Sheet
PHC-1A Emigration Continuation Sheet
PHC-1B: Group quarter questionnaire - administered to homeless households and group quarter population. This excludes usual members absent, emigration, mortality, ICT at household level, agricultural and housing modules.
PHC-1C: Group quarter questionnaire which was administered to individual members and later transferred to PHC-1B questionnaire
PHC-3: EA Result Sheet - Captured summary information on population by sex and the number of localities in each Enumeration Area (EA).
PHC-4: Final Summary Sheet - Captured summary information on the number of residential structures, number of households, population by sex and household and non-household population and the availability of telecommunication, education, health and toilet facilities in the locality.
PHC-1A Usual Members Absent Continuation Sheet
PHC-1A Emigration Continuation Sheet
PHC-1B: Group quarter questionnaire - administered to homeless households and group quarter population. This excludes usual members absent, emigration, mortality, ICT at household level, agricultural and housing modules.
PHC-1C: Group quarter questionnaire which was administered to individual members and later transferred to PHC-1B questionnaire
PHC-3: EA Result Sheet - Captured summary information on population by sex and the number of localities in each Enumeration Area (EA).
PHC-4: Final Summary Sheet - Captured summary information on the number of residential structures, number of households, population by sex and household and non-household population and the availability of telecommunication, education, health and toilet facilities in the locality.
Data Processing
Data Editing
The Census data editing was implemented at three levels:
1. Field editing by interviewers and supervisors
2. Office editing and coding of occupation and industry
3. Data cleaning and imputation
Data editing was partly manual and partly automatic. Occupation and Industry coding was done by the Field Supervisors but they were edited in the office after the field work. The questionnaire reference numbers were also reviewed as part of the preparatory activities before scanning.
1. Field editing by interviewers and supervisors
2. Office editing and coding of occupation and industry
3. Data cleaning and imputation
Data editing was partly manual and partly automatic. Occupation and Industry coding was done by the Field Supervisors but they were edited in the office after the field work. The questionnaire reference numbers were also reviewed as part of the preparatory activities before scanning.
Other Processing
The data was captured using the scanning technology.
Data capture for the main census began in July 2011, using Fujitsu document scanners.
The data capture involved scanning of the questionnaire, interpretation of the scanned marks, transfer of the data and loading the scanned data into an oracle database. Periodic backups of the data and images were made on compact tapes.
Three 8-hour shift groups, each with a scanning assistant and a supervisor initially worked around the clock, 7 days a week for the first 6 months. Later, the duration of work was changed to a 12-hour shift for the remaining of the period that the scanning of the census questionnaires took to complete.
Data capture for the main census began in July 2011, using Fujitsu document scanners.
The data capture involved scanning of the questionnaire, interpretation of the scanned marks, transfer of the data and loading the scanned data into an oracle database. Periodic backups of the data and images were made on compact tapes.
Three 8-hour shift groups, each with a scanning assistant and a supervisor initially worked around the clock, 7 days a week for the first 6 months. Later, the duration of work was changed to a 12-hour shift for the remaining of the period that the scanning of the census questionnaires took to complete.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
There was no sampling.
Data Appraisal
A post Enumeration Survey (PES) was conducted to assess the extent of coverage and content error.
( See Adminstrative Report )
( See Adminstrative Report )
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Government Statistician | Ghana Statistical Service | gsoffice@statsghana.gov.gh | www.statsghana.gov.gh |
| Head, Data Management Unit | Ghana Statistical Service | dsar@statsghana.gov.gh | www.statsghana.gov.gh |
Confidentiality
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) requires all users to keep information and data strictly confidential.
In this regard, before being granted access to datasets, all users have to formally agree to observe the following:
1) To make no copies of any files or portions of files to which access has been
granted except with the authorization by GSS
2) Not to willfully identify any individual or household or establishment in the dataset
3) To hold in strictest confidence the identification of any individual or household or
establishment that may be inadvertently revealed in any documents or discussion,
or analysis.
Such inadvertent identification revealed should be immediately brought
to the attention of GSS.
Access conditions
Three levels of accessibility are considered by GSS:
1) Public use files, accessible by all
2) Licensed datasets, accessible under certain conditions
3) Datasets only accessible on location
The following terms and conditions apply:
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals,
institutions, or organizations without the written agreement of GSS.
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They
will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation
of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of
the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently. Any such
discovery would immediately be reported to the GSS.
4. No attempt will be made to produce links among datasets provided by the GSS
with other datasets that could identify individuals or organizations.
5. Any books, articles, conference papers, theses, dissertations, reports, or other
publications that employ data obtained from the GSS would cite the source of data
in accordance with the Citation statement provided with the dataset.
6. An electronic copy of all reports and publications based on the requested data
will be sent to the GSS.
1) Public use files, accessible by all
2) Licensed datasets, accessible under certain conditions
3) Datasets only accessible on location
The following terms and conditions apply:
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals,
institutions, or organizations without the written agreement of GSS.
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They
will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation
of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of
the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently. Any such
discovery would immediately be reported to the GSS.
4. No attempt will be made to produce links among datasets provided by the GSS
with other datasets that could identify individuals or organizations.
5. Any books, articles, conference papers, theses, dissertations, reports, or other
publications that employ data obtained from the GSS would cite the source of data
in accordance with the Citation statement provided with the dataset.
6. An electronic copy of all reports and publications based on the requested data
will be sent to the GSS.
Citation requirements
"Ghana Statistical Service, Population and Housing Census 2010 (PHC 2010),
Version 1.0 of the public use dataset (December 2011), provided by the Ghana
Statistical Service. www.statsghana.gov.gh"
Version 1.0 of the public use dataset (December 2011), provided by the Ghana
Statistical Service. www.statsghana.gov.gh"
Access authority
| Name | URL | |
|---|---|---|
| The Government Statistician | gsoffice@statsghana.gov.gh | www.statsghana.gov.gh |
| Head, Data Management Unit | dsar@statsghana.gov.gh | www.statsghana.gov.gh |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The original collector of the data, GSS and any producers or sponsors cited in this
document bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or
inferences based upon such uses.
document bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or
inferences based upon such uses.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Ghana Statistical Service
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-GHA-GSS-PHC-2010-v1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana Statistical Service | GSS | autonomous | Documentation of the study |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-07-09
DDI Document version
Version1.0 (July 2012)