Benisheikh Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 78,956 |
| Male Population | 41,366 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 37,590 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +154.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.7% |
| Median Age | 17.2 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.80919, 12.49151 |
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Benisheikh Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,020 | 33,795 | 45,466 | 70,064 | 78,956 |
| Population Density | 12,726.2 / km² | 13,864.6 / km² | 18,652.7 / km² | 28,744.2 / km² | 32,392.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benisheikh Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 54.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benisheikh | +125.9% | +107.3% | +54.1% |
| Borno State | +227% | +105.3% | +55% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benisheikh Median Age
Median Age: 17.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benisheikh | 17.2 yrs | 17.9 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Borno State | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benisheikh Population Density
Population Density: 32,392 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benisheikh | 78,956 | 2.438 km² | 32,392 / km² |
| Borno State | 5.5 million | 72,299.9 km² | 75.6 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benisheikh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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.
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
Benisheikh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benisheikh | 31,761 tn | 0.4 tn | 13,030.3 tons/km² |
| Borno State | 2,199,965 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 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
Benisheikh CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,761 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,030.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (3) |
* 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.
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