Ghana Statistical Service
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is the official agency in Ghana responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data
27 February 1950
Central Bureau of Statistics
After Ghana gained independence in 1957, the Central Bureau of Statistics underwent several reorganizations and expansions to meet the growing demand for statistical.
27 February 1970
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
The Central Bureau of Statistics was transformed into the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) under the Statistical Service Law (Act 135).
27 February 2024
COVID-19 pandemic
The GSS played a critical role in the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing timely and accurate data to support decision-making and policy implementation.The Ghana Statistical Service remains a key institution in Ghana's development landscape, providing essential statistical information to support evidence-based policymaking, planning, and decision-making at both the national and local levels.
