Categories in Kinshasa
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Business Distribution by Industry in Kinshasa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Churches | 832 | — |
| Education | 734 | 24 years |
| Apartments | 636 | — |
| Corporate management | 581 | 34 years |
| Shopping | 536 | — |
| Restaurants | 514 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 395 | — |
| Religion | 372 | 28 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 357 | — |
| Other accommodation | 301 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 300 | 18 years |
| Public administration | 287 | — |
Kinshasa Facts
| Area | 1076.9 km² |
| Population | 6,327,971 |
| Male Population | 3,145,138 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,182,833 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +85.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.8% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Gombe, Ngaliema, Limete, Lemba, Kintambo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.32758, 15.31357 |
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Kinshasa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,413,522 | 4,361,570 | 5,071,933 | 5,806,503 | 6,327,971 |
| Population Density | 3,169.8 / km² | 4,050.2 / km² | 4,709.9 / km² | 5,392 / km² | 5,876.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kinshasa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | +70.1% | +33.1% | +14.5% |
| Kinshasa (commune) | +71.9% | +34.4% | +15.3% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | +237% | +120.6% | +60.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kinshasa Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Kinshasa (commune) | 17.3 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kinshasa Population Density
Population Density: 5,876 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 6.3 million | 1,076.9 km² | 5,876 / km² |
| Kinshasa (commune) | 6.1 million | 11,063.7 km² | 548 / km² |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 77.3 million | 2,329,724.8 km² | 33.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kinshasa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Kinshasa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kinshasa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kinshasa
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
Kinshasa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 788,307 tn | 0.12 tn | 732 tons/km² |
| Kinshasa (commune) | 708,490 tn | 0.12 tn | 64 tons/km² |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,769,681 tn | 0.11 tn | 3.8 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
Kinshasa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 788,307 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 732 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Kinshasa
Kinshasa (/kɪnˈʃɑːsə/; formerly Leopoldville (French: Léopoldville or Dutch Leopoldstad )) is the capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the Congo River. a site of fishing villages, Kinshasa is now an..
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