Ghana Statistical Service
# Ghana Statistical Service

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is a Ghanaian governing body established to report to the presidency. The GSS conducts Population and Housing Census in the country.

## History

The GSS is a Public Service body established under the Statistical Service Law 135 in 1985 by the PNDC. The first population census in Ghana began in 1891 as efforts were made to collect and disseminate statistical information.

## Chief Executives

* Grace Bediako (2004-2013)
* Philomena Nyarko (2013-2016)
