Ghana



41%
of Ghanaians say they have considered emigrating, including 20% who say they have given “a lot” of thought to the idea
73%
want corrupt officials prosecuted and jailed; 64% say that in addition, corrupt officials should return stolen funds and be publicly named and shamed
74%
say no one should be permitted to engage in illegal small-scale mining or “galamsey” for any reason
Capital:
Accra
Population:
25 million
Sample size:
2400
Surveyed in:
1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017
Survey languages:
Akan, English, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Dagaari
National partners:
Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)
Team leader:
Daniel Armah Attoh
Country-specific releases
6 Nov 2018
Publication — AD250: Ghanaians rely on radio and TV, but support for media freedom drops sharply
12 Jul 2018
Publication — PP48: Demand for transparency, accountability drives call for electing local leaders in Ghana
Multi-country releases
19 Nov 2018
Publication — PP51: Taking stock: Citizen priorities and assessments three years into the SDGs
19 Nov 2018
Press releaseCommuniqués de presse — Taking stock: Survey findings track citizens’ priorities, Sustainable Development Goals, and government performance in Africa