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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Beirut
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,061 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 1,180 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 988 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 978 | 44 years |
| Electronics stores | 830 | 27 years |
| Apartments | 732 | — |
| Cafes | 586 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 584 | 36 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 569 | 45 years |
| Education | 496 | 47 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 445 | 34 years |
| Other accommodation | 425 | 33 years |
| Real estate | 410 | 28 years |
| Banks | 377 | 57 years |
| Bakeries | 375 | 48 years |
| Health and medical | 372 | 26 years |
Beirut Facts
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Population | 541,047 |
| Male Population | 276,017 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 265,030 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +138.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +67.6% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Bourj Hammoud, Dekwaneh, Chiyah, Sin El Fil, St Joseph |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.88894, 35.49442 |
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Beirut Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,280 | 270,728 | 322,771 | 523,392 | 541,047 |
| Population Density | 11,471.5 / km² | 13,664.5 / km² | 16,291.3 / km² | 26,417.3 / km² | 27,308.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beirut Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | +130.3% | +93.3% | +62.2% |
| Beirut Governorate | +130.3% | +93.3% | +62.2% |
| Lebanon | +128% | +116.8% | +81% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beirut Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Beirut Governorate | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Lebanon | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Beirut Population Density
Population Density: 27,308 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 541,047 | 19.8 km² | 27,308 / km² |
| Beirut Governorate | 523,392 | 20 km² | 26,110 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beirut Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Beirut
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Beirut
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Beirut
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Beirut
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
Beirut CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 3,527,206 tn | 6.52 tn | 178,029.3 tons/km² |
| Beirut Governorate | 3,412,109 tn | 6.52 tn | 170,219.1 tons/km² |
| Lebanon | 32,952,252 tn | 5.68 tn | 3,222.4 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
Beirut CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,527,206 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 178,029.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 12:07 PM | 3.4 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 3:27 PM | 3.2 | 73.1 km | 10,000 m | 23km WNW of Tripoli, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 59.4 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 19.7 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 62.1 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 34.7 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 29.3 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 66.2 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 51.8 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 66.7 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Beirut
(Arabic: بيروت Bayrūt; Biblical Hebrew: בְּאֵרוֹת Be'erot; Hebrew: ביירות Beirut; Latin: Berytus; French: Beyrouth; Turkish: Beyrut; Armenian: Պէյրութ Beyrut) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. No recent population census has been done bu..
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