Open Data Inventory (ODIN)

Country Profile

39
ODIN SCORE
Ghana
143rd GLOBAL RANK
OUT OF 187 		44 COVERAGE SCORE
OUT OF 100 		35 OPENNESS SCORE
OUT OF 100

Summary of Results

The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) measures how complete a country’s statistical offerings are and whether their data meet international standards of openness. Ghana ranks 143rd in the Open Data Inventory 2020 with an overall score of 39. The overall score is a combination of a data coverage subscore of 44 and a data openness subscore of 35.

The following tables show the coverage and openness scores for each data category. For more detailed information, view the Coverage and Openness tabs.

Rankings

 Coverage Openness Overall
Global
OUT OF 187		 115th 151st 143rd
Western Africa
OUT OF 16		 5th 13th 11th

Category Scores

Data Category Coverage Openness    Overall   
Population & vital statistics 50 40 45
Education facilities 40 30 35
Education outcomes 40 40 40
Health facilities 40 30 35
Health outcomes 40 40 40
Reproductive health 50 40 45
Food security & nutrition 38 40 39
Gender statistics 50 40 45
Crime & justice 20 40 30
Poverty & income 60 30 45
Social Statistics subscore 43 37 40
National accounts 38 60 50
Labor 50 30 40
Price indexes 50 30 39
Government finance 75 40 56
Money & banking 100 60 75
International trade 100 60 75
Balance of payments 100 20 50
Economic Statistics subscore 69 43 54
Agriculture & Land Use 30 50 40
Resource use 38 30 33
Energy 0 0 0
Pollution 0 0 0
Built environment 40 40 40
Environment subscore 24 24 24
All Categories 44 35 39
Last updated: December 2, 2020

Coverage

The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) assesses coverage based on five coverage elements described below. Each category receives a coverage score based on the amount of data available in that category. Average scores across all categories are shown in the chart below.

In general, coverage scores are based on the availability of indicators and disaggregations published, how many observations are available over the last 10 years, and if national and subnational data exist.

Indicators Not Published

Indicators are considered not published when no qualifying and disaggregated data are found. Not all indicators are required for full credit in every category.

23%
Number of Categories That Score 0

Categories that score 0 do not publish the minimum amount of data to receive a score. For most categories, the minimum amount of data is one indicator. There are 22 categories.

2
Indicators Lacking Sex Disaggregation

Sex- disaggregated data are important to reflect the realities of men and women in various policy areas and narrow gender inequalities.

24%

Coverage Element Scores, 2020

Coverage Elements

Click to see a description of each coverage element. Scoring criteria for each can be found in the Methodology Guide on the page that corresponds to the coverage element. Element scores are given for each category. The chart above shows average scores across all categories.

Indicators and Disaggregation
This coverage element measures how many indicators and disaggregations are published within a category. In each category, all other coverage elements cannot score higher than this element so that coverage scores are not inflated by only a few datasets.
Data Available the Last 5 Years
This coverage element measures how many of the last 5 years of data are available for indicators within each category.
Data Available the Last 10 Years
This coverage element measures how many of the last 10 years of data are available for indicators within each category.
First Administrative Level
This coverage element measures whether data are available at the first administrative level within each category. First administrative levels are defined by the ISO 3166-2 standard and adjusted for country practices. Not all categories or indicators are required to be published data at this level. (See exemptions here.)
Second Administrative Level
This coverage element measures whether data are available at the second administrative level within each category. Second administrative levels are not defined and any further division of first administrative levels are accepted. Not all categories or indicators are required to be published at this level. (See exemptions here.)

Openness

The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) assesses openness based on five coverage elements described below. Each category receives a coverage score based on the amount of data available in that category. Average scores across all categories are shown in the chart below.

In general, openness scores are based on the format and licensing of the datasets, the comprehensiveness of metadata, and what download options exist.

Data License/Terms of Use

The licensing or terms of use that govern the use and reuse of data assessed in ODIN are classified as Open, Some Restrictions, Not Open or Not Available (if no license is found). Below is licensing information for data from the national statistics office on their website and most prominent data portal, if applicable.

NSO Website

Ghana Statistical Service

Not Available
NSO Data Portal

Ghana Data Portal

Varies by Dataset

Openness Element Scores, 2020

Openness Elements

Click to see description of each openness element. Scoring critieria for each can be found in the Methodology Guide on the page that corresponds to the openness element. Element scores are given for each category. The chart above shows average scores across all categories.

Machine Readability
This openness element measures whether data are made available in machine readable formats. Machine readable file formats allow users to easily process data using a computer. Common machine readable formats include XLS, XLSX, CSV, and JSON files.
Nonproprietary Format
This openness element measures whether data are made available in nonproprietary formats. Nonproprietary file formats are important because they allow users to access data without requiring the use of a costly, proprietary software that may prevent some users from accessing the data. Common nonproprietary formats include PDF, HTML, XLSX, DOCX, CSV, and JSON files.
Metadata Availability
This openness element measures whether metadata are available for the published indicators. Metadata must be located in or near the data file or on a designated metadata section of the website. ODIN looks for three aspects of metadata: (1) definition of indicator; (2) date of upload; and (3) Source agency.
Download Options
This openness element measures whether download options are available. ODIN looks for three download options: (1) bulk download (at the indicator level), (2) API, and (3) user-select download (custom downloads). Options 2 and 3 are interchangeable for scoring purposes.
Terms of Use or Data License
This openness element measures whether data are made available under an open license. Open licenses must allow the use, reuse, and sharing or adaption of data for commercial and noncommercial use without any obligation other than attribution, per the Open Definition. Licenses prohibiting commercial use or having two or more additional stipulations are classified as “Not Open”. Licenses with no more than one additional stipulation are classified as “Some Restrictions.” Licenses that do not explicitly state all allowed uses under the Open Definition and do not include restrictive language are also classified as “Some Restrictions.”

ODIN Indicators

The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) 2020 assesses data for 65 representative indicators in 22 data categories. The ODIN indicators are not meant to be a comprehensive list of all indicators produced by a country, but rather an indicative sample of the fundamental types of data produced by countries.

The table below shows a list of all ODIN indicators, whether qualifying data were found, and information about the coverage and openness criteria for each dataset. To qualify, a dataset must be published on the NSO website or an official government website linked from the NSO website. It must show national level data, have one of the required categorical disaggregations (if applicable), and present data from the last 10 years.

Not all indicators are required for full credit. More information about this can be found in our Methodology Guide.

ODIN 2020 Indicator List
(1.1) Population data Data available
Population & vital statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Population & vital statistics Disaggregation - Sex, 5-Year Age Groups
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - Admin 1, Admin 2, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Tables 1.1.1 - 1.2.10, Pages 2-22
2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Table 1.2.0-1.2.10, Page 12-22
(1.2) Birth rate Data Not Available
Population & vital statistics
(1.3) Death rate Data available
Population & vital statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Population & vital statistics Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source, Definition)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Mortality in Ghana Mortality in Ghana > Table 3.2, Page 17
(2.1) Number of schools or classrooms Data available
Education facilities
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Education facilities Disaggregation - School Stage, School Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Tables 2.4, 2.5, page 25; Table 2.22, page 41.
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook > , Tables 2.4 and 2.5, page 25; Table 2.22, page 41; Table 2.52, page 70
(2.2) Number of teaching staff Data available
Education facilities
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Education facilities Disaggregation - School Stage, School Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Table 2.15, Page 35; Table 2.16, Page 36; Table 2.35, Page 54
2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Table 2.15, Page 35; Table 2.16, Page 36; Table 2.35, Page 54 .
(2.3) Education expenditures Data Not Available
Education facilities
(3.1) Enrollment rate Data available
Education outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Education outcomes Disaggregation - Sex, School Stage, School Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Table 2.9, Pg. 29; Table 2.10, Pg. 30; Table 2.23, Pg. 42 .
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook > Table 2.9, Pg. 29; Table 2.10, Pg. 30; Table 2.23, Pg. 42.
(3.2) Completion or graduation rate Data available
Education outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Education outcomes Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source, Definition)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Multiple Indicator Cluster > Table ED.7, Pg. 202.
(3.3) Competency exam results Data Not Available
Education outcomes
(4.1) Number of health facilities Data available
Health facilities
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health facilities Disaggregation - Facility Type
Years - 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Facts and Figures 2015 Facts and Figures > Table 3.1, Pg. 15.
Facts and Figures 2014 Facts and Figures > Table 3.1, Pg. 15.
Facts and Figures 2012 Facts and Figures > Table 3.1, Pg. 15.
Facts and Figures 2011 Facts and Figures > Table 3.1, Pg. 16.
Facts and Figures 2013 Facts and Figures > Table 3.1, Pg. 14.
(4.2) Number of beds or data on health care staff Data available
Health facilities
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health facilities Disaggregation - Staff Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Facts and Figures 2015 Facts and Figures > Table 3.3,Pg. 18-19.
Facts and Figures 2014 Facts and Figures > Table 3.3,Pg. 17-19.
Facts and Figures 2013 Facts and Figures > Table 3.3, Pg. 16-17.
Facts and Figures 2012 Facts and Figures > Table 3.3, Pg. 17-18.
Facts and Figures 2011 Facts and Figures > Table 3.3, Pg. 18-23.
(4.3) Health expenditures Data Not Available
Health facilities
(5.1) Immunization rate Data available (1 of 3 datasets)
Health outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health outcomes Disaggregation - Age, Sex
Years - 2014,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey > , Table 10.3.1, Pg. 130; Table 10.3.2,Pg. 131.
(5.1) Immunization rate Data available (2 of 3 datasets)
Health outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health outcomes Disaggregation - Age
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report GLSS 7 > Table 4.17, Pg. 60.
(5.1) Immunization rate Data available (3 of 3 datasets)
Health outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health outcomes Disaggregation - Age
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey > Table CH.2, Pg. 68
(5.2) Diseases prevalence Data available
Health outcomes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Health outcomes Disaggregation - Age, Sex, Disease Type
Years - 2014,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Year Book > Table 16.4, Pg. 286.
(6.1) Maternal mortality rate Data available
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Facts and Figures 2015 Facts and Figures 2015 > Table 7.5,Pg. 42.
(6.2) Infant mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate Data available
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2011,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 > Figure 5.9,Pg. 99.
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Data available
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2011,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 > Figure 5.9,Pg. 99.
(6.4) Fertility rate Data available (1 of 3 datasets)
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2014,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Facts and Figures 2015 Facts and Figures 2015 > Table 2.2, Pg. 9.
(6.4) Fertility rate Data available (2 of 3 datasets)
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 > Table 5.1, Pg. 89.
(6.4) Fertility rate Data available (3 of 3 datasets)
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2017,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 > Table 4.3.2, Pg. 45.
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 > Table RH.4,Pg. 157-158.
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2014,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 > Table 7.4.1, Pg. 85.
(6.6) Adolescent birth rate Data available
Reproductive health
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Reproductive health Disaggregation - None
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 > Table RH.1, Pg. 15.
(7.1) Prevalence of undernourishment Data Not Available
Food security & nutrition
(7.2) Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity Data Not Available
Food security & nutrition
(7.3) Prevalence of obesity Data available
Food security & nutrition
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Food security & nutrition Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2014
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source, Definition)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 > Table 11.10.1, Pg. 174; Table 11.10.2, Pg. 176.
(7.4) Prevalence of stunting Data available
Food security & nutrition
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Food security & nutrition Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2011
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 Women and Men in Ghana > Figure 5.10, Pg. 100.
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Food security & nutrition
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Food security & nutrition Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2014
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 > Table 11.10.1, Pg. 174; Table 11.10.2, Pg. 176.
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Food security & nutrition
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Food security & nutrition Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2011
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 Women and Men in Ghana > , Figure 5.10, Pg. 100.
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Gender statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Gender statistics Disaggregation - Age
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Women and Men in Ghana 2014 > Table 11.4-11.7,Pg. 180-195.
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Gender statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Gender statistics Disaggregation - Age
Years - 2015,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Domestic Violence in Ghana: Incidents, Attitudes, Determinants, and Consequences Domestic Violence in Ghana: > Table 43, Pg. 151.
(8.2) Proportion of women in government, management or senior positions Data available
Gender statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Gender statistics Disaggregation - None
Years - 2012,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Women and Men in Ghana 2014 > Table 10.1, 10.2, Pg. 172-173.
(8.3) Data on child marriages Data available
Gender statistics
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Gender statistics Disaggregation - None
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey > Table CP.3, Pg. 220 ; Table CP.3M, Pg. 221.
(9.1) Homicide rate Data Not Available
Crime & justice
(9.2) Crime rate Data available
Crime & justice
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Crime & justice Disaggregation - Crime Type
Years - 2012, 2013,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2013 > Table 4.2, Pg. 8.
(9.3) Data on prison population Data available
Crime & justice
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Crime & justice Disaggregation - Sentencing Status
Years - 2010, 2011,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Women and Men in Ghana 2014 > Table 11.1, Pg. 174.
(10.1) Poverty rate Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Poverty & income
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Poverty & income Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, Admin 2, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Poverty Mapping Report Ghana Poverty Mapping Report > Table A 1.1 - A 1.10, Pgs. 42 - 51.
(10.1) Poverty rate Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Poverty & income
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Poverty & income Disaggregation - None
Years - 2012/2013, 2016/2017
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Poverty Profile in Ghana Poverty Profile in Ghana > Figure 3.3, Page 14; Table 3.2,Pg. 16.
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Poverty & income
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Poverty & income Disaggregation - None
Years - 2012/2013, 2016/2017
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Poverty Profile in Ghana Poverty Profile in Ghana > Figure 4.2,Pg. 25.
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Poverty & income
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Poverty & income Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, Admin 2, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Poverty Mapping Report Ghana Poverty Mapping Report > Table A 1.1 - A 1.10,Pg. 42 - 51.
(11.1) Gross domestic product (production approach) Data available
National accounts
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
National accounts Disaggregation - Industry
Years - 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - XLSX (r, np)
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Annual 2013-2018 GDP April 2019 Edition Annual 2013-2018 GDP > Table 1.3 tab > Download
(11.2) Gross domestic product (expenditure approach) Data available
National accounts
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
National accounts Disaggregation - Expenditure Categories
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - XLSX (r, np)
Download Options - Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2017 Annual GDP by Expenditure June 2018 Edition 2017 Annual GDP by Expenditure > Tab na2.01, Table 2.2 > Download
(11.3) Gross domestic product (income approach) Data Not Available
National accounts
(12.1) Employment rate Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS > Table 5.3, Pg. 49.
(12.1) Employment rate Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report > Table 5.7, Pg. 70.
(12.2) Employment distribution Data available
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Industry, Sex
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 > Table 5.14,Pg. 79.
(12.3) Unemployment rate Data available (1 of 3 datasets)
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS > Table 11.24, Page 27.
(12.3) Unemployment rate Data available (2 of 3 datasets)
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Sex, Age
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 7 Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 7 Main Report > Table 5.28, Pg. 91.
(12.3) Unemployment rate Data available (3 of 3 datasets)
Labor
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Labor Disaggregation - Sex
Years - 2015,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2015 Labour Force Survey 2015 Labour Force Survey > Table 5.13, Page 58
(13.1) Consumer price index Data available
Price indexes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Price indexes Disaggregation - None
Years - 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
CPI Bulletin December 2018 CPI Bulletin December 2018 > Table 1, pg. 5.
CPI Bulletin December 2017 CPI Bulletin December 2017 >Table 1, Pg. 5.
CPI Bulletin December 2016 CPI Bulletin December 2016 > Table 1, pg. 5.
CPI Bulletin December 2015 CPI Bulletin December 2015 > Table 1, Pg. 5.
CPI Bulletin December 2014 CPI Bulletin December 2014 > Table 1, Pg. 5.
CPI Bulletin December 2013 CPI Bulletin December 2013 > Table 1, Pg. 5.
(13.2) Producers price index Data available
Price indexes
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Price indexes Disaggregation - None
Years - 2014, 2015, 2019
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
PPI Bulletin December 2019 PPI Bulletin December 2019 > Table 1, Pg. 4.
PPI Bulletin December 2015 PPI Bulletin December 2015 >Table 1, Pg. 4.
PPI Bulletin December 2014 PPI Bulletin December 2014 > Table 1,Pg. 4.
(14.1) Actual revenues Data available
Government finance
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Government finance Disaggregation - Revenue Source
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - XLSX (r, np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Fiscal Data, 2017 Fiscal Data, 2017 > Revenue Tab, Table 2 > Download
Fiscal Data, 2016 Fiscal Data, 2016 >Revenue Tab, Table 2> Download
Fiscal Data, 2015 Fiscal Data, 2015 >Revenue Tab, Table 2> Download
Fiscal Data, 2014 Fiscal Data, 2014 >Revenue Tab, Table 2> Download
Fiscal Data, 2018 Fiscal Data, 2018 >Revenue Tab, Table 2 > Download
Fiscal Data, 2013 Fiscal Data, 2013 >Revenue Tab, Table 2 > Download
Fiscal Data, 2012 Fiscal Data, 2012 >Revenue Tab, Table 2 > Download
Fiscal Data, 2011 Fiscal Data, 2011 >Revenue Tab, Table 2> Download
Fiscal Data, 2010 Fiscal Data, 2010 >Revenue Tab, Table 2> Download
Fiscal Data, 2019 Fiscal Data, 2019 >Revenue_HL Tab, Table 2> Download
(14.2) Actual expenditures Data available
Government finance
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Government finance Disaggregation - Economic Classification
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - XLSX (r, np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Fiscal Data, 2017 Fiscal Data, 2017> Expenditure, Table 3 > Download
Fiscal Data, 2016 Fiscal Data, 2016> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2015 Fiscal Data, 2015> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2014 Fiscal Data, 2014> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2018 Fiscal Data, 2018> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2013 Fiscal Data, 2013> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2012 Fiscal Data, 2012> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2011 Fiscal Data, 2011> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2010 Fiscal Data, 2010> Expenditure, Table 3> Download
Fiscal Data, 2019 Fiscal Data, 2019> Expenditure_HL Tab, Table 3> Download
(15.1) Money supply Data available
Money & banking
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Money & banking Disaggregation - Money Aggregates
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - XLSX (r, np); CSV (r, np)
Download Options - User Selected, Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Monetary Time Series Data Monetary Time Series Data > Years: 2010-2018, Variables: M1 and M2
(15.2) Interest rates Data available
Money & banking
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Money & banking Disaggregation - Rate Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - XLSX (r, np); CSV (r, np)
Download Options - User Selected, Bulk Download,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Monetary Time Series Data Monetary Time Series Data > Years: 2010-2018, Monthly Interest Rates; in dropdown -Variable: 1 Year Treasury Bill Rate (%)
(16.1) Merchandise exports Data available
International trade
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
International trade Disaggregation - Product Categories
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - PDF (np); XLSX (r, np); CSV (r, np)
Download Options - User Selected, Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Merchandise Trade Flows Merchandise Trade Flows > Years: 2010-2019, in Dropdown, Variables chosen by product categories; also Merchandise Exports (f.o.b.) (in Million US$), Total
(16.2) Merchandise imports Data available
International trade
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
International trade Disaggregation - Product Categories
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - None ()
 Format - XLSX (r, np); CSV (r, np)
Download Options - User Selected, Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Merchandise Trade Flows Merchandise Trade Flows > Years: 2010-2019, in dropdown, Variables chosen by product categories; also Merchandise Imports (f.o.b.) (in Million US$), Total
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Agriculture & Land Use
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Agriculture & Land Use Disaggregation - Crop Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 > Table 5.6,Pg. 86.
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 > Table 5.7,Pg. 103.
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Agriculture & Land Use
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Agriculture & Land Use Disaggregation - Irrigation Status
Years - 2013,
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 >Table 5.5, Pg. 102.
(18.2) Data on protected lands Data Not Available
Agriculture & Land Use
(18.3) Commondity production Data available
Agriculture & Land Use
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Agriculture & Land Use Disaggregation - Commodity Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - National Level
Metadata - None ()
 Format - PDF (np); XLSX (r, np)
Download Options - User Selected, API, Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Production Index Production Index > check all boxes to view all commodities for 2005-2015
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests Data available
Resource use
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Resource use Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 > Table 2.73, Pg. 88.
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 > Table 5.12, Pg. 107.
(19.2) Data on timber harvests or deforestation Data Not Available
Resource use
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Data available
Resource use
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Resource use Disaggregation - Activity Type
Years - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options,
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 > Table 5.1, pg. 83.
Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 > Table 5.1,Pg. 98.
(19.4) Water consumption Data Not Available
Resource use
(20.1) Energy consumption Data Not Available
Energy
(20.2) Energy supply Data Not Available
Energy
(21.1) Greenhouse gas emissions Data Not Available
Pollution
(21.2) Emissions of air or water pollutants Data Not Available
Pollution
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Water Supply Type
Years - 2010
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report > Table 15.9, Pg. 395.
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Water Supply Type
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) > Table 7.9, Pg. 144.
(22.2) Proportion of households with access to sanitation Data available
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Sanitation Facility Type
Years - 2011,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey > Table WS.5, Pg. 141.
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - None
Years - 2010,
Levels - Admin 1, National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report > Table 15.3,Pg. 378.
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - None
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level,
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np);
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7)> Table 7.5, Pg. 139.
(22.4) Access to electricity Data available (1 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Access Type
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7) > Table 7.15, Pg. 150.
(22.4) Access to electricity Data available (2 of 2 datasets)
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Access Type
Years - 2010
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - No download options
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report > Table 15.6, Pg. 386.
(22.5) Data on housing construction materials Data available
Built environment
Dataset Coverage Dataset Openness
Built environment Disaggregation - Material Type
Years - 2016/2017
Levels - Admin 1, National Level
Metadata - Incomplete (Source)
 Format - PDF (np)
Download Options - Bulk Download
Terms of Use - Not Available
Terms of Use URL - 
Source Navigation
Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7)> Table 7.6, Pg. 141.

Recommendations

Every country can improve their open data and ODIN scores can help identify gaps where improvements should be focused. The following recommendations may involve not only the national statistics office, but the entire national statistical system.

If you would like to schedule a meeting to learn more about how to implement these recommendations, Contact Us.

1) Address data gaps

15 ODIN indicators were not published with any of the required disaggregation. ODIN indicators are only a representative sample of the types of data a country should publish and not all indicators below may be relevant to your country. Nonetheless, those that are should be published. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators where no disaggregated data could be found on the NSO website or any official national website that is linked from the NSO website. See the Methodology Guide for definitions of each indicator.

Missing ODIN Indicator Required Disaggregation
(1.2) Birth rate Sex, Marital Status
(2.3) Education expenditures School Stage, Expenditure Categories
(3.3) Competency exam results Sex, Age, School Stage
(4.3) Health expenditures Expenditure Categories
(7.1) Prevalence of undernourishment None
(7.2) Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity None
(9.1) Homicide rate Sex Of Victim, Age Of Victim, Sex Of Perpetrator, Age Of Perpetrator, Victim/Perpetrator Relationship
(11.3) Gross domestic product (income approach) Income Components
(18.2) Data on protected lands None
(19.2) Data on timber harvests or deforestation None
(19.4) Water consumption Sector
(20.1) Energy consumption Energy Commodity, Sector
(20.2) Energy supply Energy Commodity
(21.1) Greenhouse gas emissions Gas Type
(21.2) Emissions of air or water pollutants Pollutant Type

2) Adopt an open data license for the NSO website

No data license or terms of use for data on the website that indicates how data can be used was found. Adopting an open license is a core component of the definition of open data. Data cannot be open unless they are licensed for reuse. An open data license is an opportunity for governments to encourage public use of their data by specifically addressing how people can use data, how they should attribute data, and what types of use, if any, are prohibited. These specifics encourage use and reuse of data by alleviating user concerns about legal ramifications of unapproved use. Please reference the Best Practices section of the Methodology Guide for examples from other countries and reach out to Open Data Watch for advice. Below is a table with the name of the NSO and website where a data license or terms of use for data could not be found.

NSO Name Website
Ghana Statistical Service http://www.statsghana.gov.gh

3) Publish more data in machine readable formats

59 ODIN indicators were available in datasets that were not made available for all years in a machine readable format. Machine-readable data are structured data in formats that can be read and processed by a computer. These include Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), common-separated values (CSV), and Microsoft Excel’s Open XML Spreadsheet (XLSX). When data are made available in formats that are not machine-readable, users cannot easily access and modify the data, which severely restricts their use. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators for which data in a machine readable format could not be found. File formats with a (r) indicate that the file is machine readable. File formats with a (np) indicate that the file is nonproprietary.

ODIN Indicator not published in machine readable formats Dataset URL File Format
(1.1) Population data 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook PDF (np);
(1.3) Death rate Mortality in Ghana PDF (np);
(2.1) Number of schools or classrooms Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(2.2) Number of teaching staff 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook PDF (np);
(3.1) Enrollment rate Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(3.2) Completion or graduation rate 2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey PDF (np);
(4.1) Number of health facilities Facts and Figures 2015, Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011, Facts and Figures 2013 PDF (np);
(4.2) Number of beds or data on health care staff Facts and Figures 2015 , Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2013, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011 PDF (np);
(5.1) Immunization rate Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 PDF (np);
(5.1) Immunization rate Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report PDF (np);
(5.1) Immunization rate Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 PDF (np);
(5.2) Diseases prevalence Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(6.1) Maternal mortality rate Facts and Figures 2015 PDF (np);
(6.2) Infant mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 PDF (np);
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 PDF (np);
(6.4) Fertility rate Facts and Figures 2015 PDF (np);
(6.4) Fertility rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 PDF (np);
(6.4) Fertility rate Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 PDF (np);
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 PDF (np);
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 PDF (np);
(6.6) Adolescent birth rate Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 PDF (np);
(7.3) Prevalence of obesity Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 PDF (np)
(7.4) Prevalence of stunting Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 PDF (np)
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 PDF (np)
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 PDF (np)
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Women and Men in Ghana 2014 PDF (np);
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Domestic Violence in Ghana: Incidents, Attitudes, Determinants, and Consequences PDF (np);
(8.2) Proportion of women in government, management or senior positions Women and Men in Ghana 2014 PDF (np);
(8.3) Data on child marriages Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey PDF (np);
(9.2) Crime rate Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2013 PDF (np);
(9.3) Data on prison population Women and Men in Ghana 2014 PDF (np);
(10.1) Poverty rate Ghana Poverty Mapping Report PDF (np);
(10.1) Poverty rate Poverty Profile in Ghana PDF (np);
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Poverty Profile in Ghana PDF (np);
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Ghana Poverty Mapping Report PDF (np);
(12.1) Employment rate 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS PDF (np);
(12.1) Employment rate Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report PDF (np)
(12.2) Employment distribution Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 PDF (np);
(12.3) Unemployment rate 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS PDF (np);
(12.3) Unemployment rate Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 7 Main Report PDF (np);
(12.3) Unemployment rate 2015 Labour Force Survey PDF (np);
(13.1) Consumer price index CPI Bulletin December 2018, CPI Bulletin December 2017, CPI Bulletin December 2016, CPI Bulletin December 2015, CPI Bulletin December 2014, CPI Bulletin December 2013 PDF (np)
(13.2) Producers price index PPI Bulletin December 2019, PPI Bulletin December 2015, PPI Bulletin December 2014 PDF (np);
(16.1) Merchandise exports Merchandise Trade Flows PDF (np)XLSX (r, np)CSV (r, np)
(17.1) Current account Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 PDF (np);
(17.2) Capital and financial account Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 PDF (np);
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(18.3) Commondity production Production Index PDF (np)XLSX (r, np)
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 PDF (np);
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report PDF (np);
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report PDF (np);
(22.2) Proportion of households with access to sanitation Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey PDF (np);
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report PDF (np);
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report PDF (np);
(22.4) Access to electricity Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report PDF (np)
(22.4) Access to electricity 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report PDF (np)
(22.5) Data on housing construction materials Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report PDF (np)

4) Publish more comprehensive metadata

66 ODIN indicators were available in datasets that were not made available for all years with complete metadata. Many metadata standards can be used to meet ODIN criteria for complete metadata. Metadata must include the following three components: 1) Source agency of data, 2) Definition of indicator, and 3) Date that data was uploaded online. Datasets should be published with ample metadata to “aid both discoverability and usability of the data,” according to the Open Data Handbook. Various metadata standards exist that are often used for statistical data, including Dublin Core, Data Catalogue Vocabulary (DCAT), and RDF Data Cube Vocabulary. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators for which data with incomplete metadata was found.

ODIN Indicator with Incomplete Metadata Dataset URL Metadata Components Not Found
(1.1) Population data 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Date, Definition
(1.3) Death rate Mortality in Ghana Source, Date, Definition
(2.1) Number of schools or classrooms Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(2.2) Number of teaching staff 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook Date, Definition
(3.1) Enrollment rate Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(3.2) Completion or graduation rate 2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Source, Date, Definition
(4.1) Number of health facilities Facts and Figures 2015, Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011, Facts and Figures 2013 Date, Definition
(4.2) Number of beds or data on health care staff Facts and Figures 2015 , Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2013, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011 Date, Definition
(5.1) Immunization rate Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Date, Definition
(5.1) Immunization rate Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report Date, Definition
(5.1) Immunization rate Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Date, Definition
(5.2) Diseases prevalence Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(6.1) Maternal mortality rate Facts and Figures 2015 Date, Definition
(6.2) Infant mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Date, Definition
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Date, Definition
(6.4) Fertility rate Facts and Figures 2015 Date, Definition
(6.4) Fertility rate Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 Date, Definition
(6.4) Fertility rate Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 Date, Definition
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Date, Definition
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Date, Definition
(6.6) Adolescent birth rate Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 Date, Definition
(7.3) Prevalence of obesity Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Source, Date, Definition
(7.4) Prevalence of stunting Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 Date, Definition
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Date, Definition
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 Date, Definition
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Date, Definition
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Domestic Violence in Ghana: Incidents, Attitudes, Determinants, and Consequences Date, Definition
(8.2) Proportion of women in government, management or senior positions Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Date, Definition
(8.3) Data on child marriages Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Date, Definition
(9.2) Crime rate Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2013 Date, Definition
(9.3) Data on prison population Women and Men in Ghana 2014 Date, Definition
(10.1) Poverty rate Ghana Poverty Mapping Report Date, Definition
(10.1) Poverty rate Poverty Profile in Ghana Date, Definition
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Poverty Profile in Ghana Date, Definition
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient Ghana Poverty Mapping Report Date, Definition
(11.1) Gross domestic product (production approach) Annual 2013-2018 GDP April 2019 Edition Date, Definition
(11.2) Gross domestic product (expenditure approach) 2017 Annual GDP by Expenditure June 2018 Edition Date, Definition
(12.1) Employment rate 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS Date, Definition
(12.1) Employment rate Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report Date, Definition
(12.2) Employment distribution Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Date, Definition
(12.3) Unemployment rate 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS Date, Definition
(12.3) Unemployment rate Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 7 Main Report Date, Definition
(12.3) Unemployment rate 2015 Labour Force Survey Date, Definition
(13.1) Consumer price index CPI Bulletin December 2018, CPI Bulletin December 2017, CPI Bulletin December 2016, CPI Bulletin December 2015, CPI Bulletin December 2014, CPI Bulletin December 2013 Date, Definition
(13.2) Producers price index PPI Bulletin December 2019, PPI Bulletin December 2015, PPI Bulletin December 2014 Date, Definition
(14.1) Actual revenues Fiscal Data, 2017, Fiscal Data, 2016, Fiscal Data, 2015, Fiscal Data, 2014, Fiscal Data, 2018, Fiscal Data, 2013, Fiscal Data, 2012, Fiscal Data, 2011, Fiscal Data, 2010, Fiscal Data, 2019 Source, Date, Definition
(14.2) Actual expenditures Fiscal Data, 2017, Fiscal Data, 2016, Fiscal Data, 2015, Fiscal Data, 2014, Fiscal Data, 2018, Fiscal Data, 2013, Fiscal Data, 2012, Fiscal Data, 2011, Fiscal Data, 2010, Fiscal Data, 2019 Source, Date, Definition
(15.1) Money supply Monetary Time Series Data Source, Date, Definition
(15.2) Interest rates Monetary Time Series Data Source, Date, Definition
(16.1) Merchandise exports Merchandise Trade Flows Source, Date, Definition
(16.2) Merchandise imports Merchandise Trade Flows Source, Date, Definition
(17.1) Current account Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 Source, Date, Definition
(17.2) Capital and financial account Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 Source, Date, Definition
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(18.3) Commondity production Production Index Source, Date, Definition
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 Date, Definition
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report Date, Definition
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report Date, Definition
(22.2) Proportion of households with access to sanitation Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Date, Definition
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report Date, Definition
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Date, Definition
(22.4) Access to electricity Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Date, Definition
(22.4) Access to electricity 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report Date, Definition
(22.5) Data on housing construction materials Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report Date, Definition

5) Publish more historical data

39 ODIN indicators were available in datasets that did not include data points for 6 of the last 10 years. It is important to publish historical data, if they exist, and not only recent data. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators for which data for less than 6 of the last 10 years was published.

ODIN Indicator Disaggregation Found URL Years Found
(1.1) Population data Sex, Marital Status, 5-Year Age Groups 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(1.3) Death rate Sex Mortality in Ghana 2010,
(2.1) Number of schools or classrooms School Stage, School Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(2.2) Number of teaching staff School Stage, School Type 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(3.1) Enrollment rate Sex, Age, School Stage, School Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(3.2) Completion or graduation rate Sex, Age, School Stage, School Type 2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011,
(4.1) Number of health facilities Facility Type Facts and Figures 2015, Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011, Facts and Figures 2013 2010,2012,2013,2015
(4.2) Number of beds or data on health care staff Facility Type, Department Type, Staff Type Facts and Figures 2015 , Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2013, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011 2010,2011,2012,2013,2015,
(5.1) Immunization rate Age, Sex Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 2014,,2016/2017,2011,
(5.2) Diseases prevalence Age, Sex, Disease Type Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015 2014,
(6.1) Maternal mortality rate None Facts and Figures 2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,
(6.2) Infant mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate Sex Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 2011,
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Sex Women and Men in Ghana, 2014 2011,
(6.4) Fertility rate None Facts and Figures 2015 2014,,2010,,2017,
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate None Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 2011,,2014,
(6.6) Adolescent birth rate None Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 2011,
(7.3) Prevalence of obesity Sex, Age Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 2014
(7.4) Prevalence of stunting Sex, Age Women and Men in Ghana, A Statistical Compendium 2014 2011
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Sex, Age Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 2014,2011
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Age, Disability Status, Relationship To Perpetrator Women and Men in Ghana 2014 2010,2011,2012,2013,,2015,
(8.2) Proportion of women in government, management or senior positions None Women and Men in Ghana 2014 2012,
(8.3) Data on child marriages None Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011,
(9.2) Crime rate Crime Type, Sex Of Victim, Age Of Victim, Sex Of Perpetrator, Age Of Perpetrator, Victim/Perpetrator Relationship Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2013 2012,2013,
(9.3) Data on prison population Age, Sex, Sentencing Status Women and Men in Ghana 2014 2010,2011,
(10.1) Poverty rate None Ghana Poverty Mapping Report 2010,,2012/2013,2016/2017
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient None Poverty Profile in Ghana 2012/2013,2016/2017,2010,
(12.1) Employment rate Sex, Age 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2010,,2016/2017
(12.2) Employment distribution Industry, Occupation, Sex Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 2016/2017
(12.3) Unemployment rate Sex, Age 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2010,,2016/2017,2015,
(13.2) Producers price index None PPI Bulletin December 2019, PPI Bulletin December 2015, PPI Bulletin December 2014 2014,2015,2019
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Crop Type, Environmental Zones, Irrigation Status Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2013,
(18.3) Commondity production Commodity Type Production Index 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests None Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Activity Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Water Supply Type 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report 2010,2016/2017
(22.2) Proportion of households with access to sanitation Sanitation Facility Type Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011,
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms None 2010 Population & Housing Census National Analytical Report 2010,,2016/2017
(22.4) Access to electricity Access Type Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report 2016/2017,2010
(22.5) Data on housing construction materials Material Type Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report 2016/2017

6) Publish more recent data

42 ODIN indicators were available in datasets that did not include data points for 3 of the last 5 years. It is important to publish recent data, if they exist, and not only time series data. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators where data for less than 3 of the last 5 years was published.

ODIN Indicator Disaggregation Found URL Years Found
(1.1) Population data Sex, Marital Status, 5-Year Age Groups 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(1.3) Death rate Sex Checked Source and definition boxes for Metadata dropdown, Chandrika Kaul 4/25/2020 2010,
(2.1) Number of schools or classrooms School Stage, School Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(2.2) Number of teaching staff School Stage, School Type 2010-2013 Ghana Statistical Yearbook , 2012-2015 Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(3.1) Enrollment rate Sex, Age, School Stage, School Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(3.2) Completion or graduation rate Sex, Age, School Stage, School Type Updated metadata to incomplete since date of upload/date updated is not given. Checked Source and definition boxes for Metadata dropdown, CKaul 4/25/2020 2011,
(4.1) Number of health facilities Facility Type Facts and Figures 2015, Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011, Facts and Figures 2013 2010,2012,2013,2015
(4.2) Number of beds or data on health care staff Facility Type, Department Type, Staff Type Facts and Figures 2015 , Facts and Figures 2014, Facts and Figures 2013, Facts and Figures 2012, Facts and Figures 2011 2010,2011,2012,2013,2015,
(5.1) Immunization rate Age, Sex Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 2014,,2016/2017,2011,
(5.2) Diseases prevalence Age, Sex, Disease Type 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown, Ckaul 4/25/2020 2014,
(6.1) Maternal mortality rate None Facts and Figures 2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,
(6.2) Infant mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate Sex 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2011,
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Sex 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2011,
(6.4) Fertility rate None Facts and Figures 2015 2014,,2010,,2017,
(6.5) Contraceptive prevalence rate None 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020, 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2) Note to next ODIN Assessor - Since the website has changed significantly from last ODIN assessment, same publication has a different URL this time, so different table and page numbers from last ODIN. Ckaul 4/25/2020 2011,,2014,
(6.6) Adolescent birth rate None 1)Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2011,
(7.3) Prevalence of obesity Sex, Age Checked Metadata “Incomplete” box; checked Source and Definition boxes for Metadata dropdown, CKaul 4/25/2020 2014
(7.4) Prevalence of stunting Sex, Age 1)Checked Metadata “Incomplete” box; checked Source and Definition boxes for Metadata dropdown, CKaul 4/25/2020 2) Completed Source citation (added year part) 2011
(7.5) Prevalence of wasting Sex, Age -Separated two sources, URLs, and Navigation, and made a new record (below). -Checked Metadata “Incomplete” box; checked Source and Definition boxes for Metadata dropdown, CKaul 4/25/2020 , Added this record as it gives 2011 data, CKaul 4/25/2020 2014,2011
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Age, Disability Status, Relationship To Perpetrator Women and Men in Ghana 2014 2010,2011,2012,2013,,2015,
(8.2) Proportion of women in government, management or senior positions None 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2012,
(8.3) Data on child marriages None 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2011,
(9.2) Crime rate Crime Type, Sex Of Victim, Age Of Victim, Sex Of Perpetrator, Age Of Perpetrator, Victim/Perpetrator Relationship Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2012,2013,
(9.3) Data on prison population Age, Sex, Sentencing Status Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2010,2011,
(10.1) Poverty rate None Ghana Poverty Mapping Report 2010,,2012/2013,2016/2017
(10.2) Distribution of income by deciles or Gini coefficient None Poverty Profile in Ghana 2012/2013,2016/2017,2010,
(11.2) Gross domestic product (expenditure approach) Expenditure Categories 2017 Annual GDP by Expenditure June 2018 Edition 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017
(12.1) Employment rate Sex, Age Could not find dataset from previous year; Last year's publication is available at (https://statsghana.gov.gh/gssmain/fileUpload/pressrelease/2010_PHC_National_Analytical_Report.pdf). However, source table used here by Assessor is better as it also gives Admin1 data. Ckaul 4/25/2020 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020, GLSS 6 no longer published 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2) changed new dataset added to Yes (GLSS7) 3) Changed removed dataset to yes(GLSS 6) 2010,,2016/2017
(12.2) Employment distribution Industry, Occupation, Sex GLSS 6 no longer published 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2) changed new dataset added to Yes (GLSS7) 3) Changed removed dataset to yes(GLSS 6) 4) Changed download options from Bulk D. to NoDOption 2016/2017
(12.3) Unemployment rate Sex, Age 2010 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2010,,2016/2017,2015,
(13.2) Producers price index None PPI Bulletin December 2019, PPI Bulletin December 2015, PPI Bulletin December 2014 2014,2015,2019
(17.1) Current account Account Components Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017
(17.2) Capital and financial account Account Components Annual Report 2017, Annual Report 2012 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Crop Type, Environmental Zones, Irrigation Status Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2013,
(18.3) Commondity production Commodity Type Production Index 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests None Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Activity Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
(22.1) Proportion of households with access to water Water Supply Type Deleted one source Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report (GLSS7) as it is also in below record (was a duplicate/repeat in this record). CKaul 4/25/2020, GLSS6 no longer available 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , 2) changed new dataset added to Yes (GLSS7) 3) Changed removed dataset to yes(GLSS 6) 4) Changed download options from Bulk D. to NoDOption CKaul 4/25/2020 2010,2016/2017
(22.2) Proportion of households with access to sanitation Sanitation Facility Type 2010 census report data no longer available 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2) Changed removed dataset to yes(GLSS 6) 2011,
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms None 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020, GLSS6 no longer available 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2010,,2016/2017
(22.4) Access to electricity Access Type 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020, 1) Checked Metadata box to “Incomplete, and Source box for Metadata dropdown , CKaul 4/25/2020 2016/2017,2010
(22.5) Data on housing construction materials Material Type 1) Checked Source box for Metadata dropdown 2) Changed download options from Bulk D. to NoDOption, CKaul 4/25/2020 2016/2017

7) Publish more subnational level data

22 ODIN indicators were available in datasets that did not include data at the subnational geographic level. Disaggregation of indicators at the subnational level is one of the key elements to effectively monitor development of a country and ensure certain groups of people are not left behind. Below is a table of the ODIN indicators where data was only made available at the national level.

ODIN Indicator Disaggregation Found URL
(5.1) Immunization rate Age, Sex Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS7) Main Report
(6.3) Under-5 mortality rate Sex Women and Men in Ghana, 2014
(6.4) Fertility rate None Women and Men in Ghana, 2014
(6.4) Fertility rate None Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Age, Disability Status, Relationship To Perpetrator Women and Men in Ghana 2014
(8.1) Proportion of women who are victims of physical, sexual, or psychological violence Age, Disability Status, Relationship To Perpetrator Domestic Violence in Ghana: Incidents, Attitudes, Determinants, and Consequences
(11.1) Gross domestic product (production approach) Industry Annual 2013-2018 GDP April 2019 Edition
(11.2) Gross domestic product (expenditure approach) Expenditure Categories 2017 Annual GDP by Expenditure June 2018 Edition
(12.1) Employment rate Sex, Age Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 Main Report
(12.2) Employment distribution Industry, Occupation, Sex Ghana Living Standards Survey 7
(12.3) Unemployment rate Sex, Age Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 7 Main Report
(13.1) Consumer price index None CPI Bulletin December 2018, CPI Bulletin December 2017, CPI Bulletin December 2016, CPI Bulletin December 2015, CPI Bulletin December 2014, CPI Bulletin December 2013
(13.2) Producers price index None PPI Bulletin December 2019, PPI Bulletin December 2015, PPI Bulletin December 2014
(14.1) Actual revenues Revenue Source Fiscal Data, 2017, Fiscal Data, 2016, Fiscal Data, 2015, Fiscal Data, 2014, Fiscal Data, 2018, Fiscal Data, 2013, Fiscal Data, 2012, Fiscal Data, 2011, Fiscal Data, 2010, Fiscal Data, 2019
(14.2) Actual expenditures Administrative Classification, Economic Classification, Functional Classification Fiscal Data, 2017, Fiscal Data, 2016, Fiscal Data, 2015, Fiscal Data, 2014, Fiscal Data, 2018, Fiscal Data, 2013, Fiscal Data, 2012, Fiscal Data, 2011, Fiscal Data, 2010, Fiscal Data, 2019
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Crop Type, Environmental Zones, Irrigation Status Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015
(18.1) Data on land use or land cover Crop Type, Environmental Zones, Irrigation Status Ghana Statistical Year Book 2012-2015
(18.3) Commondity production Commodity Type Production Index
(19.1) Data on fishery harvests None Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013, Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015
(19.3) Data on mining or extractive activities Activity Type Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2010-2013 , Ghana Statistical Yearbook 2012-2015
(22.3) Number of rooms or bedrooms None Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report
(22.4) Access to electricity Access Type Ghana Living Standards Survey 7 (GLSS 7), Main Report

Country Context

To understand a country’s commitment to open data, it is important to look at ODIN scores in context. The information below includes assessments of the country’s statistical capacity, links to relevant laws, and comparative measures of the country’s performance on other measures of data coverage, openness, and government transparency.

Statistical Capacity Indicators

The World Bank’s Statistical Capacity Indicator is a composite score assessing the capacity of a country’s statistical system. It is based on a diagnostic framework assessing the following areas: methodology; data sources; and periodicity and timeliness. For more information, click the scores below.

Overall Score
78%
Methodology Subscore
60%
Source Data Subscore
80%
Periodicity Subscore
93%

Legal Framework

To be sustainable, open data initiatives must be supported by a strong legal framework. Below are some of the more common national laws that should work in coordination with open data policies and data licenses.

Statistical Law Statistical Service Act, 2019 (Act 1003)
Right to Information Law Right to Information Act, 2019 (link)
Copyright Law Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690) (link)

Data Commitments

National Data Strategy

National data strategies or National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) provide a country with a strategy for developing statistical capacity across the entire national statistical system (NSS). It presents the statistics office’s priorities for the next 5-10 years.

Read the National Startegy for the development of Statistics for Ghana.

IMF Standards for Data Dissemination

Data dissemination standards enhance the availability of timely and comprehensive statistics, which contributes to sound macroeconomic policies and the efficient functioning of financial markets.

Ghana is a e-GDDS Subscriber

Open Data Charter (ODC)

The ODC is a collaboration between over 100 governments and organisations working to open up data based on a shared set of seven principles.

Ghana has not adopted the charter.

Open Government Partnership (OGP)

OGP is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from national and subnational governments to promote open government, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance.

Ghana has been a member since 2011.

Index Comparison

Click on the index name on the vertical axis to view the country data from the managing organization’s website.

All scores have been converted to a 100 point scale.