Tag: 2020 population and housing census
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Ghana Statistical Service postpones 2020 census over COVID-19 pandemic
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, has rescheduled the 2020 Population and Housing Census due to the spread of COVID-19 cases in the country. The nationwide enumeration exercise was originally scheduled for March 15, 2020, but had to be rescheduled to June 28. But the GSS says it will announce a new date after consulting all…
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All is set to kick-start population and housing census in June – GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, says all is set for the national population and housing census in June this year. The Service has set June 28 as the census night; which means that anyone who spends that night at any location anywhere in the country; will be enumerated and captured as part of the country’s…
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GSS cautions against fake recruitment for 2020 population and housing census
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, has cautioned against the payment of monies by individuals to be recruited as field personnel for the 2020 population and housing census. A statement from the Service signed by management, advised against any such act, saying the recruitment is strictly done online. The Service says it is currently reviewing applications…
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Ghana Statistical Service to recruit 70,000 enumerators for 2020 census
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says it will recruit about 70,000 people as enumerators for the upcoming national Population and Housing census slated for June 28. The Service says the recruitment will be done at the district level with the exercise expected to be carried out within two weeks. The nationwide enumeration exercise was originally…
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2020 census slated for June 28; exercise to be undertaken in 2-weeks
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, says it hopes to complete this year’s population and housing census within two weeks. This comes after it announced June 28, 2020, as the new date for the commencement of the exercise. The nationwide enumeration exercise was originally scheduled for March, but had to be rescheduled due to some technical…