Tag: Ghana Statistical Service
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Inflation rate for March remains at 7.8 percent
New figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, show that inflation rate for March 2020 remained unchanged at 7.8 percent. By this, the rate at which prices of goods and services change over a period of time was the same for the February figure of 7.8 percent. Also, this means that, in the month…
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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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New law on weights and measurements to boost accuracy of inflation figures – GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, is hopeful that a new law to standardize weights and measurements will help in determining accurately, the rate of inflation in Ghana. The Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Annim, who disclosed this to Citi Business News, said the current regime makes it difficult to determine the relative increase in prices of…
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January producer price inflation hits 13.3% due to changes in prices of refined fuel
The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2020 has increased to 13.3 percent. This rate represents a 0.3 percentage point increase in producer inflation relative to the rate recorded in December 2019, which was 13.0 percent. This month’s rate, is the highest producer inflation since March 2016. The Producer Price Index measures the average change…
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Census was postponed due to upcoming voters’ registration exercise – GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service has cited the impending compilation of a new voters’ register for the 2020 general election as one of the reasons for the postponement of the 2020 population and housing census, from March to June. Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Annim, explained that the census would require a period of less mobility of…
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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…
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December producer price inflation highest in 2019 due to fuel price hikes
The rate of increase in the prices received by domestic producers of goods and services for December 2019 reached 13.0 percent. This is according to latest figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figure represents a growth of 1.5 percent compared to the previous month, November. By this, producers of goods and services…
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Ghana Statistical Service outlines 5-year plan to boost data collection
The Ghana Statistical Service has launched a 5-year Corporate Plan for 2020 to 2024, to ensure efficient collection, production, management and dissemination of quality official statistics and data required for the development of relevant national policies. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, the goal is to ensure that all results are produced to meet international…
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Statistical Service fears 2020 census could be delayed over on-field challenges
The Ghana Statistical Service says there is a possibility that the 2020 population and housing census scheduled to start in March could be delayed if some existing on-field challenges are not resolved. Speaking on the upcoming exercise, Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim noted that while he is confident funds will be released for the…