Paamiut Facts
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population | 765 |
| Male Population | 419 (54.7%) |
| Female Population | 346 (45.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.9% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 37.7, Female: 34.3) |
| Area Codes | 68 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenland Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 61.99402, -49.66776 |
| Postal Codes | 3940 |
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Paamiut Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 619 | 1,104 | 979 | 765 | 765 |
| Population Density | 139.5 / km² | 248.8 / km² | 220.6 / km² | 172.4 / km² | 172.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paamiut Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 21.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paamiut | +23.6% | -30.7% | -21.9% |
| Sermersooq | +364.8% | +155% | +9.2% |
| Greenland | -6.7% | +16.2% | +0.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paamiut Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paamiut | 36.1 yrs | 34.3 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| Sermersooq | 33.9 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Greenland | 33.6 yrs | 32.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paamiut Population Density
Population Density: 172 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paamiut | 765 | 4.438 km² | 172 / km² |
| Sermersooq | 11,370 | 546,450.6 km² | 0 / km² |
| Greenland | 34,483 | 2,165,628.3 km² | 0 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paamiut 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
Paamiut CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paamiut | 13,901 tn | 18.17 tn | 3,132.6 tons/km² |
| Sermersooq | 272,342 tn | 23.95 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Greenland | 813,754 tn | 23.6 tn | 0.4 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
Paamiut CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,901 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,132.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Paamiut
Paamiut, formerly Frederikshåb, is a town in southwestern Greenland in the Sermersooq municipality.
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