This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghanaian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghanaian-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available | Percentage of post-harvest losses |
|---|---|
| Indicator description | Post Harvest Loss is the quantitative losses in storage, transport, harvest and marketing of agricultural produce incurred after harvest. Percentage of total production that is lost (quantitative and qualitative) during all stages of the post-harvest phases of the system for priority products. For the purpose of this report, post-haverst losses (PHL) are restricted to the losses that occur during harvesting, storage, transport, processing, packaging and sales. |
| Geographical coverage | National |
| Unit of measurement | Percentage (%) |
| Definitions | Note: Figures available are estimates. No Post-Harvest Survey has been conducted over the past 20 years. However a survey is to be conducted in the year 2019. So the current data are based on projections. |
| Calculations | Total post harvest losses divided by total production and multiplied by 100 |
| Other information | |
| Last updated | June 2019 |