Ghana household access to improved drinking water reaches 92 per cent

Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu reported that 92 per cent of households in Ghana now have access to improved drinking water.

The statistician noted that these figures come from the 2021 Population and Housing Census. This data shows a steady rise in water access over two decades. In the year 2000, only 60.7 per cent of households had access to improved drinking water sources.

By the 2010 census, that number grew to 86 per cent before reaching the current level in 2021. The census officials collect information on household amenities to measure living conditions and the availability of essential services. Dr Iddrisu stated that the data confirms considerable progress in providing potable water across the country. The current statistics mean that approximately nine out of every 10 households now have access to improved water sources.