This study assesses temporal and spatial distribution of child deprivation and income
poverty using the fifth and sixth rounds of the Ghana Living Standards Survey. The first-order
dominance methodology was used to examine five dimensions of deprivation of children aged 7
to 17 years, and the outcomes were compared to the incidence of income poverty. The analyses
reveal the following: reduction in child deprivation across all five dimensions over time; wide
disparities across geographical areas; and differences in regional rankings of deprivation and
income poverty. Distinct policies for child deprivation and income poverty are imperative for
different locations in Ghana.