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This is a list of Ghanaian regions by population, ranked according to the latest census, which took place on 26 September 2010. Past census data (1960, 1970, 1984, and 2000) is included for comparison. (Note: The current boundaries of Ghana's administrative regions were not fully established until 1983.
Ghana's first post independence population census in 1961 counted about 6.7 million inhabitants. [5] Between 1965 and 1989, a constant 45% of Ghana total female population was of childbearing age. [ 5 ]
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is a Ghanaian governing body established to report to the presidency. [1] The GSS conducts Population and Housing Census in the country. [ 2 ]
Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with 71.3% of the population being members of various Christian denominations as of the 2021 census. [189] Islam is practised by 20% of the total population.
In 1948, Wa had a population of 14,406 while the district had 15,827 people. In 1960 the population was 14,406. In 1970 the population had risen to 13,740. [10] [7] In the 2000 census, the town's population was 66,644 while in the 2010 census the population was 125,479. [11] [12] Islam is the largest religion in the town making up 65.9% of the ...
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According to the 2000 Population Census in Ghana, 138,190 inhabitants were living in Offinso - most of them being the native Asante people. In the early 18th century, Offinso played a role in the conquering of Denkyira , Akyem and Bono territory during the great expansion of the Ashanti Empire .
Accra's population is a very youthful one, with 56% of the population being under 24 years of age. This predominance of young people is not expected to decline in the foreseeable future. Fifty-one percent (51%) of the population are females, and the remaining 49% males. This gives a males-to-females ratio of 1:1.04.