Categories in Nairobi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nairobi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 19,267 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 8,467 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 8,225 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 7,444 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 6,673 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 6,525 | 22 years |
| Hairdressers | 6,290 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 6,156 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 5,523 | 18 years |
| Education | 4,852 | 28 years |
| Apartments | 4,493 | — |
| Hardware store | 4,461 | 28 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 4,246 | 23 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 4,043 | 18 years |
| Finance other | 4,006 | 25 years |
| Department stores | 3,829 | 26 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3,687 | 33 years |
Nairobi Facts
| Area | 700.9 km² |
| Population | 5,030,933 |
| Male Population | 2,573,300 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,457,633 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +540.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +113.1% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 25, Female: 22.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,312 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 20 |
| Neighborhoods | Nairobi Central, City Square, Kilimani, Embakasi, Umoja |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.28333, 36.81667 |
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Nairobi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 785,671 | 1,616,260 | 2,361,123 | 3,912,862 | 5,030,933 | 6,008,421 | 7,214,853 |
| Population Density | 1,121 / km² | 2,306.1 / km² | 3,368.8 / km² | 5,582.8 / km² | 7,178.1 / km² | 8,572.7 / km² | 10,294.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNairobi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 113.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | +540.3% | +211.3% | +113.1% |
| Nairobi County | — | — | — |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nairobi Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 23.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Nairobi County | 23.6 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 25 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nairobi Population Density
Population Density: 7,178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 5 million | 700.9 km² | 7,178 / km² |
| Nairobi County | 3.9 million | 696.6 km² | 5,617 / 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
Nairobi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Nairobi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Nairobi
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nairobi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nairobi
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
Nairobi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,631 | $6,448 | $6,086 | $6,654 | $7,790 | $8,043 | $8,659 | $9,312 |
| Total GDP | $10B | $11.2B | $14.8B | $18.5B | $23.5B | $28.1B | $35.8B | $41.4B |
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
Nairobi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 4,718,427 tn | 0.94 tn | 6,732.2 tons/km² |
| Nairobi County | 3,669,807 tn | 0.94 tn | 5,267.9 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
Nairobi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,718,427 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,732.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 42.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Nairobi
Nairobi (/naɪˈroʊbi/; locally [naɪˈroːbi]) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is famous for having the Nairobi National Park, the world’s only game reserve found within a major city. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi Count..
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