Categories in Malindi
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersTire ShopAgricultural ProductionCommercial PrinterDressmakerEgg SupplierFarmingFlour MillFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerHandicraftImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingPoultry FarmSolar Energy Equipment SupplierWelderWholesalersBoutiqueBridal shopsClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLeather Goods StoreShoe storesUniform StoreWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunicationsTelecommunications Service ProviderAnglican ChurchApostolic ChurchAssemblies of God ChurchAssociation or OrganizationBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Malindi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 440 | — |
| Other accommodation | 227 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 199 | — |
| Restaurants | 150 | — |
| Education | 142 | — |
| Hairdressers | 141 | — |
| Shopping other | 138 | — |
| Real estate | 127 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 119 | — |
| Electronics stores | 117 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 102 | — |
| Religion | 96 | — |
| Beauty salons | 88 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 87 | — |
| Finance other | 86 | — |
| Cafes | 84 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 83 | — |
| Hardware store | 78 | — |
Malindi Facts
| Area | 17.1 km² |
| Population | 94,242 |
| Male Population | 46,905 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 47,337 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +207.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.7% |
| Median Age | 16.7 years (Male: 16.2, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,247 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 42 |
| Neighborhoods | Barani, Msabaha |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.21799, 40.11692 |
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Malindi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,666 | 56,500 | 74,367 | 124,651 | 94,242 | 97,491 | 100,630 |
| Population Density | 1,797.3 / km² | 3,311.4 / km² | 4,358.5 / km² | 7,305.6 / km² | 5,523.3 / km² | 5,713.8 / km² | 5,897.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMalindi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | +207.3% | +66.8% | +26.7% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Malindi Median Age
Median Age: 16.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 16.7 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Malindi Population Density
Population Density: 5,523 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 94,242 | 17.1 km² | 5,523 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Malindi 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Malindi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Malindi
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
Malindi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,491 | $2,399 | $2,545 | $1,708 | $1,982 | $2,681 | $2,095 | $2,247 |
| Total GDP | $148.8M | $163M | $192.6M | $146.1M | $189.7M | $275.9M | $226.6M | $247.4M |
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
Malindi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 58,723 tn | 0.62 tn | 3,441.6 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Malindi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 58,723 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,441.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/95 | 12:22 PM | 4.9 | 78.8 km | 33,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/90 | 11:05 PM | 5.5 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Malindi
Malindi (once known as Melinde) is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 207,253 as of the 2009 census. It is the lar..
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