Categories in Sylhet
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sylhet
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 2,246 | — |
| Shopping | 1,994 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,398 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,331 | — |
| Apartments | 1,260 | — |
| Restaurants | 1,154 | — |
| Electronics stores | 1,016 | 16 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 834 | — |
| Education | 834 | 34 years |
| Hardware store | 718 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 702 | — |
| Mosques | 699 | — |
| Repair other | 587 | — |
| Mobile phone stores | 553 | — |
Sylhet Facts
| Area | 41.6 km² |
| Population | 1,005,609 |
| Male Population | 526,874 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 478,735 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +467.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +107.2% |
| Median Age | 21.9 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 21.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,242 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 821 |
| Neighborhoods | Zindabazar, Dargah Mahalla, Shahjalal Upashahar, Pathantula, Uttar Baluchar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.89904, 91.87198 |
| Postal Codes | 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, More |
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Sylhet Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,305 | 335,094 | 485,323 | 719,417 | 1,005,609 | 1,060,371 | 1,111,478 |
| Population Density | 4,266 / km² | 8,062.4 / km² | 11,676.9 / km² | 17,309.3 / km² | 24,195.1 / km² | 25,512.7 / km² | 26,742.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSylhet Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 107.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | +467.2% | +200.1% | +107.2% |
| Sylhet Division | — | — | — |
| Bangladesh | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sylhet Median Age
Median Age: 21.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | 21.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Sylhet Division | 19.9 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sylhet Population Density
Population Density: 24,195 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | 1 million | 41.6 km² | 24,195 / km² |
| Sylhet Division | 11.4 million | 12,424.2 km² | 916 / km² |
| Bangladesh | 160.5 million | 139,726.1 km² | 1,149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sylhet Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Sylhet
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sylhet
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sylhet
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sylhet
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
Sylhet Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,119 | $1,862 | $2,251 | $2,580 | $2,933 | $3,651 | $4,806 | $5,242 |
| Total GDP | $51.5M | $51M | $71.2M | $100.3M | $134.8M | $195.9M | $289.2M | $331M |
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
Sylhet CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet | 583,273 tn | 0.58 tn | 14,033.6 tons/km² |
| Sylhet Division | 6,047,757 tn | 0.53 tn | 486.8 tons/km² |
| Bangladesh | 86,978,104 tn | 0.54 tn | 622.5 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
Sylhet CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 583,273 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,033.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/17 | 12:23 AM | 4.4 | 86.4 km | 38,770 m | 21km S of Dharmanagar, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/17 | 2:01 PM | 4.5 | 29.7 km | 34,060 m | 4km NW of Chhatak, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 3:40 PM | 4.4 | 87.6 km | 34,670 m | 52km WNW of Haflong, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/17 | 12:25 PM | 4.3 | 82.3 km | 35,000 m | 8km N of Shillong, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/17 | 9:09 AM | 5.7 | 99 km | 32,000 m | 20km ENE of Ambasa, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 2:10 AM | 4.6 | 53.9 km | 32,420 m | 24km S of Karimganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/16 | 7:20 AM | 4.4 | 67.6 km | 29,790 m | 33km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/16 | 9:43 AM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 37,620 m | 14km NE of Cherrapunji, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 10:15 PM | 4.8 | 63.1 km | 36,310 m | 11km W of Hailakandi, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/14 | 5:40 PM | 4.1 | 86.1 km | 31,790 m | 14km NW of Khowai, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sylhet
Sylhet /sɪlhət/ (Bengali: সিলেট, শিলহট্ট; historically Shilahatta; also Jalalabaad) is a major city that lies on the banks of Surma River in north-east Bangladesh. As of the 2011 census, the city has a population of 479,837. It is surrounded by tea e..
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