The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has cautioned the federal government to swiftly intervene within the exponential inhabitants development within the Better Accra area.
It contends that this has change into crucial because the area covers a smaller land house.
Talking on the launch of the inhabitants projections for 2021 to 2050, the Deputy Authorities Statistician, Dr Faustina Frempong, stated there might be extra improvement work required to cater to the expansion within the area.
Dr. Frempong warned that policymakers should intervene to re-align the event of constructions within the area.
“We expect policymakers should take a look at construction planning within the area once more as a result of Better Accra has the smallest land measurement, however the inhabitants development price is excessive with extremely concentrated younger age. Extra folks there put numerous strain on the land, and we predict the type of constructions being put up have to be thought of in decision-making in order that we be certain that to comprise all of the folks,” she stated.
Individuals typically transfer to cities the place there are alternatives.
Accra demonstrates this pull impact – and the issues it will probably create, like congestion and improvement planning points.
One consequence has been common flooding, which has claimed lives and property.
Through the years, town authorities have tried to decongest Accra with out success.
Town is now demolishing unlawful constructions, particularly these near waterways.
In keeping with GSS, the nation’s development will improve by 6.41 million by 2030.
The inhabitants projection goals to supply insights into the long run demographic panorama while informing policymakers, researchers, and the general public about potential adjustments.
In keeping with the GSS, that is vital for monitoring the implementation of nationwide, continental and world improvement objectives.
One key takeaway from the outcomes is the inhabitants strain on the Better Accra Area, which is anticipated to deepen by 2030.
This phenomenon is prone to have an effect on the area’s land measurement.
Ghana’s projected complete inhabitants in 2024 is over 33 million, 1.07 instances the 2021 determine of 30.8 million.
Better Accra additionally has the very best inhabitants of school-going age and is anticipated to extend additional by 2030.
Some have instructed that shifting the capital to a different metropolis might remedy Accra’s congestion drawback, however this has been met with sturdy opposition.