Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dolisie
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Public administration | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 7 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
Dolisie Facts
| Area | 23.2 km² |
| Population | 87,784 |
| Male Population | 42,870 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 44,914 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5396.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +103.1% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 20.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,428 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.19834, 12.66664 |
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Dolisie Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,597 | 20,833 | 43,219 | 48,687 | 87,784 | 59,034 | 37,097 |
| Population Density | 68.9 / km² | 898.5 / km² | 1,863.9 / km² | 2,099.7 / km² | 3,785.8 / km² | 2,545.9 / km² | 1,599.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDolisie Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 103.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolisie | +5396.8% | +321.4% | +103.1% |
| Niari Department | — | — | — |
| Republic of the Congo | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dolisie Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolisie | 19.4 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Niari Department | 19.4 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Republic of the Congo | 20.6 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dolisie Population Density
Population Density: 3,786 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolisie | 87,784 | 23.2 km² | 3,786 / km² |
| Niari Department | 230,626 | 27,654 km² | 8.3 / km² |
| Republic of the Congo | 4.6 million | 343,019.3 km² | 13.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dolisie Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Dolisie Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,768 | $5,512 | $4,189 | $5,500 | $4,309 | $6,581 | $4,444 | $4,428 |
| Total GDP | $26.8M | $74.3M | $88.6M | $167.2M | $162.8M | $223.7M | $97.2M | $84.6M |
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
Dolisie CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolisie | 37,790 tn | 0.43 tn | 1,629.8 tons/km² |
| Niari Department | 106,890 tn | 0.46 tn | 3.9 tons/km² |
| Republic of the Congo | 1,968,031 tn | 0.43 tn | 5.7 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
Dolisie CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,790 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,629.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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, 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.
Dolisie
Dolisie, known as Loubomo between 1975 and 1991, is a city in the western province of Niari in the Republic of the Congo. It is the country's third largest city, and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rai..
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