GSS calls for swift intervention to avert overcrowded population in Accra [Video]

The Ghana Statistical Service is cautioning government to intervene in the exponential population growth in Accra covering smaller land spaces.

Speaking to Joy Business after launching the population projections for 2021 to 2050, Deputy Government Statistician, Dr. Faustina Frempong, said there will be more development works required to cater for the growth.

According to the service, the country’s growth will increase by 6.41 million by 2030.

The aim of the population projection is to offer insights into the future demographic landscape whilst informing policymakers, researchers, and the public about potential changes.

According to the GSS, this is critical for tracking the implementation of national, continental and global development goals.

One key take way from the results is the population pressure on Greater Accra Region which is expected to deepen by 2030, a phenomenon that is likely to affect the land size of the region.

Dr. Faustina Frempong, warned that policy …