Ghana’s Diaspora Count: Why 293,416 Emigrants Is Not the Full Picture

Ghana's 2021 census recorded 293,416 emigrants, but OECD and government estimates point to a much larger diaspora. We explain the different measures and the data gaps.

Ghana's 2021 census recorded 293,416 emigrants, but OECD and government estimates point to a much larger diaspora. We explain the different measures and the data gaps.