Ghana Stats App: Empowering Districts for National Development

The Ghana Statistical Service is thrilled to introduce the Ghana Stats App, a cutting-edge mobile application designed to bring essential district indicators to data users. Embracing the motto "District Competition for National Development," this innovative tool aims to foster transparency and drive progress across Ghana's 261 districts by utilizing a comprehensive set of 16 key development indicators.

Key Features

1. Comprehensive Indicators

The app offers a wide array of crucial indicators that provide deep insights into various aspects of development:

• Education: Net Enrolment Rates for Kindergarten (KG), Primary, and Junior High School (JHS)
• Literacy and Employment: Adult Literacy Rate, Employment Rate Among Working Age Population, Unemployment Rate, and Vulnerable Employment
• Poverty and Social Issues: Multidimensional Poverty Rate, Child Marriage, Employment Rate of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Working Age (%)
• Health and Infrastructure: Access to Basic Sanitation Services (Open Defecation), Access to Basic Drinking Water Services, Electricity Access Rate, and Access to Clean Fuels and Technologies for Cooking
• Technology and Information: Individuals Using the Internet, Access to Information Index

Each indicator provides valuable data that allows for a detailed analysis of each district’s performance.

2. District Ranking and Percentage

The app enables users to view the ranking and percentage of their district across all 15 indicators. This feature promotes healthy competition among districts, encouraging them to strive for better rankings and improved performance.

3. Indicator-Specific Rankings

Users can select any of the 16 indicators to see the ranking of districts for that specific metric. This targeted analysis helps districts identify areas where they need to focus their efforts for improvement, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.

With the Ghana Stats App, users gain access to vital information that empowers them to make informed decisions and contribute to the national development of Ghana.