Population and Housing Census expected to count 25 million people

Dr Grace Bediako, Government Statistician, yesterday projected that about 25 million people will be counted during the 5th Population and Housing Census expected to be conducted in March 2010.

She said the census, which is expected to cost the country about $48.9 million, will need about 50,000 field workers while over five million houses will be counted.

Dr Bediako said this when the Chinese embassy donated 10 computers with accessories valued at about $10,000 dollars to the Ghana Statistical Service to help in the preparation for the census.

She said the census data will allow for informed policy information that will aid programme implementation and socio-economic developments.

Dr Bediako said for diverse operations to be carried out in the right sequence and in timely manner, the Statistical Service is making sure the entire process is carefully planned using appropriate organisational and administrative procedures.

Mr Yu Wenzhe, Chinese Ambassador in Ghana, said the census is important in developing countries because it will be the basis for correct decision making by government in the interest of its citizens.

He said his government will continue to support the country in all sectors of the economy to strengthen the mutual relationship between the two countries.

Source: GNA