A recent report by the Births and Deaths Registry has revealed that in 2022, 2,099 children out of 677,140 born in Ghana had uncertain paternity. This figure represents cases where the father’s identity was unknown.
The report, launched in Accra Thursday, May 9 provides valuable insights into birth and death registration trends in Ghana. Notably, the Greater Accra Region had the highest number of children with uncertain paternity (446), while the North East Region had the lowest (9).
The Central Region came second with 328, Upper East, 232, Eastern, 223, Western, 220 and Ashanti, 180, in that order. The rest are Volta, 180, Western North 55, Ahafo, 51, Oti, 50, Northern 42, Bono 41, Bono East, 38, Upper West, 33 and Savannah, 19, in that order.
Addressing guests at the event, The Minister of State, Mr. Osei Bonsu Amoah, emphasized the significance of this data for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, urging the government and partners to utilize the report to create a more inclusive future for all.
The report also explores other important demographic trends, including birth registration timeliness, sex ratio, facility of birth and as well as death registration statistics.
