Categories in Thika
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Thika
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 974 |
| Education | 592 |
| Clothing stores | 340 |
| Hardware store | 318 |
| Electronics stores | 318 |
| Corporate management | 311 |
| Shopping other | 305 |
| Hairdressers | 302 |
| Finance other | 286 |
| Real estate | 271 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 224 |
| Beauty salons | 216 |
| Apartments | 210 |
| Churches | 199 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 195 |
Thika Facts
| Area | 25.2 km² |
| Population | 112,401 |
| Male Population | 56,186 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 56,215 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +74.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.2% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 22.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,382 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 67 |
| Neighborhoods | Makongeni, City Square, Nairobi Central Business District, Ngoingwa Estate, Happy Valley Estate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.03326, 37.06933 |
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Thika Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,292 | 99,421 | 116,119 | 132,825 | 112,401 | 111,045 | 108,658 |
| Population Density | 2,552.5 / km² | 3,947.2 / km² | 4,610.2 / km² | 5,273.4 / km² | 4,462.6 / km² | 4,408.7 / km² | 4,314 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridThika Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika | +74.8% | +13.1% | -3.2% |
| Nairobi County | — | — | — |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thika Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika | 23.3 yrs | 22.5 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Nairobi County | 23.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Thika Population Density
Population Density: 4,463 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika | 112,401 | 25.2 km² | 4,463 / km² |
| Nairobi County | 3.9 million | 696.6 km² | 5,617 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thika Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Thika
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Thika
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Thika
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Thika
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
Thika Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,533 | $3,708 | $3,939 | $3,550 | $3,946 | $4,476 | $4,556 | $4,382 |
| Total GDP | $138.7M | $159.4M | $180.9M | $177.6M | $213.2M | $250.2M | $257.2M | $247M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Thika CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika | 108,583 tn | 0.97 tn | 4,311 tons/km² |
| Nairobi County | 3,669,807 tn | 0.94 tn | 5,267.9 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Thika CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 108,583 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.97 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,311 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 69.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Thika
Thika (pronounced [ˈθika]) is an industrial town in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 kilometres (25 mi) north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, ..
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