Categories in Accra
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Accra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 3,842 | 19 years |
| Restaurants | 3,581 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 3,368 | 22 years |
| Churches | 3,350 | — |
| Clothing stores | 3,125 | 14 years |
| Education | 2,737 | 27 years |
| Apartments | 2,680 | — |
| Beauty salons | 2,300 | 15 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,275 | 18 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 1,678 | — |
| Specialized design | 1,597 | 14 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,437 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 1,392 | 16 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,387 | 22 years |
Accra Facts
| Area | 235.4 km² |
| Population | 2,638,623 |
| Male Population | 1,267,076 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,371,547 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +368.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +77.0% |
| Median Age | 24 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24) |
| Area Codes | 30 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Ayawaso, Kpeshie, Osu Klottey, Ablekuma, Okai Koi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.55602, -0.19690 |
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Accra Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 563,226 | 1,045,260 | 1,491,064 | 2,427,629 | 2,638,623 |
| Population Density | 2,392.3 / km² | 4,439.6 / km² | 6,333.2 / km² | 10,311.1 / km² | 11,207.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Accra Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | +331% | +132.3% | +62.8% |
| Greater Accra Region | +322.6% | +128.2% | +60.3% |
| Ghana | +177.7% | +87.1% | +45.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Accra Median Age
Median Age: 24 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 24 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Greater Accra Region | 23.9 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Accra Population Density
Population Density: 11,207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 2.6 million | 235.4 km² | 11,207 / km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 4.5 million | 3,749.3 km² | 1,197 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Accra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Accra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Accra
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Accra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Accra
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Accra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 2,355,604 tn | 0.89 tn | 10,005.2 tons/km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 3,785,988 tn | 0.84 tn | 1,009.8 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Accra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,355,604 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,005.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/97 | 3:16 PM | 4.4 | 13.5 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/90 | 11:43 AM | 3.1 | 14.9 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/88 | 4:54 PM | 3.5 | 10.7 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/88 | 12:51 AM | 3.4 | 21.3 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/87 | 10:37 AM | 3.1 | 23.5 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/39 | 7:19 PM | 6.4 | 47.8 km | 15,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Accra
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