Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parika
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 9 |
Parika Facts
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population | 6,515 |
| Male Population | 3,252 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,263 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.3% |
| Median Age | 26.6 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 27) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,776 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 260, 262 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Guyana Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.83712, -58.42941 |
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Parika Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,748 | 5,044 | 5,283 | 5,538 | 6,515 | 6,893 | 7,141 |
| Population Density | 198.9 / km² | 211.3 / km² | 221.3 / km² | 232 / km² | 272.9 / km² | 288.7 / km² | 299.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParika Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parika | +37.2% | +29.2% | +23.3% |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | — | — | — |
| Guyana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parika Median Age
Median Age: 26.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parika | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | 26.5 yrs | 27.3 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Guyana | 25.2 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Parika Population Density
Population Density: 273 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parika | 6,515 | 23.9 km² | 273 / km² |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | 320,741 | 2,146.5 km² | 149 / km² |
| Guyana | 734,497 | 196,492.2 km² | 3.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parika Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Parika
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Parika
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
Parika Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,816 | $7,030 | $7,693 | $6,915 | $6,280 | $9,059 | $12,896 | $24,776 |
| Total GDP | $28.1M | $38.4M | $46.1M | $42.1M | $38M | $56.7M | $89.6M | $176.5M |
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
Parika CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parika | 11,595 tn | 1.78 tn | 485.6 tons/km² |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | 692,165 tn | 2.16 tn | 322.5 tons/km² |
| Guyana | 1,594,687 tn | 2.17 tn | 8.1 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
Parika CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,595 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 485.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- 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.
Parika
Parika is a port township located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. It is popular for its ferry service, operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area. It is also notable f..
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