Categories in Basra
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,622 |
| Shopping | 1,547 |
| Education | 957 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 899 |
| Restaurants | 759 |
| Electronics stores | 659 |
| Cafes | 444 |
| Clothing stores | 435 |
| Corporate management | 418 |
Basra Facts
| Area | 1075.3 km² |
| Population | 1,934,673 |
| Male Population | 979,896 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 954,777 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +363.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +99.4% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,710 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 40 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Ashar, Al Fursi, Al-Meethaq, As Saymar, Manawi Al Basha |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.50852, 47.78040 |
| Postal Codes | 61001, 61004, 61019, 61028, 61030 |
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Basra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 417,644 | 682,911 | 970,358 | 1,582,605 | 1,934,673 | 2,162,766 | 2,387,127 |
| Population Density | 388.4 / km² | 635.1 / km² | 902.4 / km² | 1,471.8 / km² | 1,799.3 / km² | 2,011.4 / km² | 2,220.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBasra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 99.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | +363.2% | +183.3% | +99.4% |
| Basra Governorate | — | — | — |
| Iraq | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basra Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Basra Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Basra Population Density
Population Density: 1,799 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 1.9 million | 1,075.3 km² | 1,799 / km² |
| Basra Governorate | 2.7 million | 17,515.4 km² | 155 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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 Basra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Basra
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Basra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Basra
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
Basra Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,288 | $8,063 | $15,286 | $11,738 | $10,433 | $12,605 | $12,048 | $11,710 |
| Total GDP | $3.3B | $3.6B | $8.3B | $7.8B | $7.5B | $11.3B | $12.3B | $12.4B |
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
Basra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 7,151,695 tn | 3.7 tn | 6,651.2 tons/km² |
| Basra Governorate | 10,289,687 tn | 3.79 tn | 587.5 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 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
Basra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,151,695 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,651.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.1) |
* 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/19 | 5:06 AM | 4.2 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Khorramshahr, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 3:58 PM | 4.1 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | 26km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 8:35 AM | 4.6 | 91.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/18 | 10:21 PM | 4.3 | 97.6 km | 10,000 m | 28km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/18 | 1:49 PM | 4.4 | 98.9 km | 10,000 m | 27km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 4:39 AM | 4 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Umm Qasr, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/15 | 11:26 AM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 15,070 m | 36km N of Al Jahra', Kuwait | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:47 PM | 4.2 | 87.8 km | 11,400 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:32 AM | 4.2 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/11 | 2:38 AM | 4.3 | 65.7 km | 23,100 m | Iran-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Basra
Basra, also written Basrah (Arabic: البصرة; BGN: Al Başrah), is an Iraqi city located on the Shatt al-Arab river between Kuwait and Iran. It had an estimated population of 1.5 million of 2012. Basra is also Iraq's main port, although it does not hav..
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