A picture of an area where people are practicing galamsey
The Ghana Statistical Service says the findings of its maiden labour force survey show government must do a lot to create jobs.
These jobs the service hopes will help reduce the unemployment situation in the country. The GSS 2015 Labour Force Survey Report revealed that 91.5 per cent of the labour market was dominated by the private sector.
The survey, based on a sample size of 6,030 households, and which focused on respondents within the age bracket of 15 years and above, pointed out that 69.6 per cent were employed, 9.1 per cent unemployed, and an overall unemployment rate of 11.9 per cent.
The research, however, revealed that 54% of females were employed, compared to 46% males. Speaking to radiogold905.com, Peter Takyi Peprah one of those who worked on the survey indicated the survey is a guide for government to understand the situation on the ground.
“If a lot of people are living in a country that they are looking for jobs and are not getting, it means that the country has to widen its scope to find jobs for the people”
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