Categories in Najaf
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Najaf
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 5,299 |
| Apartments | 1,420 |
| Religion | 1,018 |
| Shopping | 1,012 |
| Education | 589 |
| Restaurants | 529 |
| Mosques | 471 |
Najaf Facts
| Area | 24796.8 km² |
| Population | 1,641,295 |
| Male Population | 831,303 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 809,992 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +410.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +101.8% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,540 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Ameer, Al Saad, Al-Makrama Quarter, Al Zahraa, Al Furat |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.02594, 44.34625 |
| Postal Codes | 54001 |
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Najaf Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 321,520 | 541,837 | 813,236 | 1,371,398 | 1,641,295 | 1,857,832 | 2,082,937 |
| Population Density | 13 / km² | 21.9 / km² | 32.8 / km² | 55.3 / km² | 66.2 / km² | 74.9 / km² | 84 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNajaf Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 101.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | +410.5% | +202.9% | +101.8% |
| Najaf Governorate | — | — | — |
| Iraq | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Najaf Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Najaf 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)
Najaf Population Density
Population Density: 66.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 1.6 million | 24,796.8 km² | 66.2 / km² |
| Najaf Governorate | 1.4 million | 28,558.2 km² | 48.2 / 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
Najaf Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Najaf
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Najaf
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Najaf
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Najaf
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
Najaf Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,762 | $4,239 | $8,431 | $6,776 | $8,054 | $8,582 | $8,345 | $8,540 |
| Total GDP | $4.7B | $3B | $7.5B | $7.4B | $9.7B | $13B | $14.4B | $16B |
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
Najaf CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 6,080,565 tn | 3.7 tn | 245.2 tons/km² |
| Najaf Governorate | 5,090,173 tn | 3.7 tn | 178.2 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
Najaf CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,080,565 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 245.2 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/90 | 5:55 AM | 4.6 | 64.2 km | 37,600 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Najaf
Najaf (Arabic: النجف; BGN: An Najaf) is a city in Iraq about 160 km (roughly 100 miles) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2013 was 1.000.000 people. It is the capital of Najaf Governorate. It is widely considered the third holiest city o..
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