Categories in Tamale, Ghana
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tamale, Ghana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 271 | — |
| Shopping | 197 | — |
| Restaurants | 179 | — |
| Corporate management | 137 | — |
| Other accommodation | 125 | — |
| Clothing stores | 124 | — |
| Electronics stores | 124 | — |
| Churches | 106 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 100 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 93 | 13 years |
| Hotels and motels | 84 | — |
| Apartments | 81 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 79 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 73 | — |
| Religion | 72 | — |
| Hospitals | 71 | — |
Tamale, Ghana Facts
| Area | 534.2 km² |
| Population | 395,132 |
| Male Population | 197,891 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 197,241 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +377.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +139.6% |
| Median Age | 17.5 years (Male: 16.6, Female: 18.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,052 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 37 20 |
| Neighborhoods | Sakasaka, Jekeriyili, Dungu, Lamashigu, Nyanshegu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.40079, -0.83930 |
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Tamale, Ghana Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,727 | 130,392 | 164,903 | 221,409 | 395,132 | 481,719 | 560,414 |
| Population Density | 154.9 / km² | 244.1 / km² | 308.7 / km² | 414.5 / km² | 739.7 / km² | 901.8 / km² | 1,049.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTamale, Ghana Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 139.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale, Ghana | +377.6% | +203% | +139.6% |
| Northern Region (Ghana) | — | — | — |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tamale, Ghana Median Age
Median Age: 17.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale, Ghana | 17.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Northern Region (Ghana) | 17.5 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tamale, Ghana Population Density
Population Density: 740 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale, Ghana | 395,132 | 534.2 km² | 740 / km² |
| Northern Region (Ghana) | 2.8 million | 69,741.7 km² | 40 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tamale, Ghana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Tamale, Ghana
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tamale, Ghana
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tamale, Ghana
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tamale, Ghana
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
Tamale, Ghana Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,809 | $3,415 | $3,774 | $3,841 | $3,935 | $4,917 | $5,322 | $5,052 |
| Total GDP | $797.1M | $799.4M | $996.2M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $2B | $2.9B | $3B |
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
Tamale, Ghana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale, Ghana | 218,723 tn | 0.55 tn | 409.4 tons/km² |
| Northern Region (Ghana) | 1,529,978 tn | 0.55 tn | 21.9 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 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
Tamale, Ghana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 218,723 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 409.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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, 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.
Tamale, Ghana
Tamale (pronounced [ˈtamalɛ]) officially called Tamale Metropolitan District is the capital town of the Northern Region of Ghana. Tamale is Ghana's third city and the second largest by area size. It has a 2013 projected population of 562,919 accordin..
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