Categories in Recife
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Recife
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 14,147 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 10,995 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 9,895 | 30 years |
| Clothing stores | 6,889 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 6,689 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 5,235 | 21 years |
| Electronics stores | 4,887 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 4,671 | 28 years |
| Education | 4,533 | 39 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 4,028 | 25 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4,014 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 3,774 | 33 years |
| Car repair | 3,714 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 3,475 | 24 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 3,313 | 15 years |
| All food and beverage | 2,951 | 32 years |
| Shopping other | 2,754 | 27 years |
| Religion | 2,666 | 53 years |
Recife Facts
| Area | 216.8 km² |
| Population | 1,707,962 |
| Male Population | 786,593 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 921,369 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.0% |
| Median Age | 31.6 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 33.3) |
| Area Codes | 81 |
| Neighborhoods | Boa Viagem, Boa Vista, Imbiribeira, Santo Amaro, Madalena |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.05389, -34.88111 |
| Postal Codes | 50010, 50020, 50030, 50040, 50050, More |
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Recife Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 951,037 | 1,294,117 | 1,472,291 | 1,632,987 | 1,707,962 |
| Population Density | 4,387.7 / km² | 5,970.6 / km² | 6,792.6 / km² | 7,534 / km² | 7,879.9 / km² |
Recife Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | +71.7% | +26.2% | +10.9% |
| Pernambuco | +85.9% | +34.7% | +16.1% |
| Brazil | +91.5% | +38.1% | +18.2% |
Recife Median Age
Median Age: 31.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | 31.6 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Pernambuco | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Recife Population Density
Population Density: 7,880 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | 1.7 million | 216.8 km² | 7,880 / km² |
| Pernambuco | 9.5 million | 98,148.3 km² | 96.3 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Recife Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Recife
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Recife
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Recife
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Recife CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | 5,268,146 tn | 3.08 tn | 24,305.2 tons/km² |
| Pernambuco | 21,893,898 tn | 2.32 tn | 223.1 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,268,146 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,305.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recife
Recife (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁeˈsifi]) is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 3,743,854 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the cap..
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