Codes and Frequencies
| Code | Label |
ghana
2000
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electricity | 164,544 |
| 2 | Kerosene lamp | 207,693 |
| 3 | Gas lamp | 1,130 |
| 4 | Solar energy | 427 |
| 5 | No light | 2,498 |
| 6 | Other | 1,459 |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | 19,346 |
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Description
This variable indicates the main source of light in the living quarters during the night.
Universe
- Ghana 2000: Occupied private households
Availability
- Ghana: 2000
Questionnaire Text
H08 Lighting: What is the main source of lighting for your dwelling?
[] 1 Electricity
[] 2 Kerosene lamp
[] 3 Gas lamp
[] 4 Solar energy
[] 5 No light
[] 6 Other (specify) ________
[] 2 Kerosene lamp
[] 3 Gas lamp
[] 4 Solar energy
[] 5 No light
[] 6 Other (specify) ________
H08. Lighting: What is the main source of lighting for your dwelling?
This refers to the main source of light in the living quarters during the night.
1. Electricity: Includes electricity from the mains (ECG/Community) supply as well as private generating plants and other sources (industrial plant, mine, etc.).
2. Kerosene lamp: Ordinary kerosene lamp with glass mark and wick.
3. Gas lamp: Includes lamps which use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as pressure lamps which are pumped before being lighted.
4. Solar energy: Lighting derived from solar (sun's) energy.
5. No light: Where there is no source of lighting at night in the living quarters.
6. Other (specify): All other types of lighting which are not captured in the above categories must be specified. They include candle light, torch/flash light, other kerosene lamp or oil lamp without glass mark e.g. "bobo/pakas", fire, etc.)