Categories in Jaffna
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jaffna
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 564 | 16 years |
| Electronics stores | 265 | 20 years |
| Restaurants | 260 | — |
| Hindu temple | 250 | — |
| Education | 245 | — |
| Religion | 213 | — |
| Other accommodation | 200 | — |
| Clothing stores | 160 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 159 | — |
| Public administration | 125 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 119 | — |
| Hospitals | 114 | — |
Jaffna Facts
| Area | 11.5 km² |
| Population | 53,452 |
| Male Population | 25,390 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 28,062 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +59.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.7% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 28.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $14,552 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Chundukuli, Nallur, Ariyalai, Sivnakoviladdy, Kannathiddy |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.66845, 80.00742 |
| Postal Codes | 40000 |
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Jaffna Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,481 | 48,151 | 52,062 | 54,994 | 53,452 | 53,280 | 56,645 |
| Population Density | 2,911.4 / km² | 4,187 / km² | 4,527.1 / km² | 4,782.1 / km² | 4,648 / km² | 4,633 / km² | 4,925.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridJaffna Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | +59.6% | +11% | +2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jaffna Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 27.6 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jaffna Population Density
Population Density: 4,648 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 53,452 | 11.5 km² | 4,648 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jaffna 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.
Neighborhoods in Jaffna
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Jaffna
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jaffna
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jaffna
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
Jaffna Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,010 | $2,825 | $3,580 | $6,619 | $8,292 | $13,905 | $15,272 | $14,552 |
| Total GDP | $224.7M | $221.5M | $281.8M | $521.6M | $653.4M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.1B |
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
Jaffna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna | 39,109 tn | 0.73 tn | 3,400.8 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 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
Jaffna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,109 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,400.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Jaffna
Jaffna (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணம் Yalpanam, Sinhalese: යාපනය Yāpanaya) is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna district located on a peninsula of the same name. With a population of 88,1..
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