The new Slums and Informal Settlements Thematic Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) offers the clearest national picture yet of slum conditions and informal settlements across Ghana’s urban areas. Based on data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census, the report provides evidence to support better urban planning and service delivery. It defines “urban” localities not just by population size but also by access to basic infrastructure such as electricity, water, schools, and health facilities. Yet only 10 percent of localities in Ghana meet this full definition, highlighting the mismatch between population concentration and service access.
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