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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Abuja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 5,973 | 19 years |
| Shopping other | 5,716 | — |
| Clothing stores | 3,272 | — |
| Shopping | 3,113 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 2,590 | — |
| Electronics stores | 2,407 | 18 years |
| Real estate | 2,250 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,172 | 16 years |
| Specialized design | 1,914 | 12 years |
| Education | 1,783 | 18 years |
| Parking lots and garages | 1,711 | 16 years |
| Churches | 1,679 | — |
Abuja Facts
| Area | 1781.7 km² |
| Population | 1,740,910 |
| Male Population | 927,921 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 812,989 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1450.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +186.0% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 25.4, Female: 21) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,996 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 9 |
| Neighborhoods | Wuse, Garki, Maitama, Jabi, Gwarinpa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.05785, 7.49508 |
| Postal Codes | 900102, 900104, 900108, 900110, 900211, More |
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Abuja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,256 | 297,569 | 608,671 | 1,986,689 | 1,740,910 | 2,037,611 | 2,228,561 |
| Population Density | 63 / km² | 167 / km² | 341.6 / km² | 1,115.1 / km² | 977.1 / km² | 1,143.6 / km² | 1,250.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAbuja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 186% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | +1450.8% | +485% | +186% |
| Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abuja Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 23.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | 21.3 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Abuja Population Density
Population Density: 977 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 1.7 million | 1,781.7 km² | 977 / km² |
| Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | 3.1 million | 7,568.9 km² | 415 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abuja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Abuja
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Abuja
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Abuja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Abuja
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
Abuja Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,961 | $4,830 | $5,389 | $6,489 | $7,715 | $6,048 | $5,002 | $5,996 |
| Total GDP | $871.3M | $2.2B | $3.6B | $6.2B | $9.3B | $9B | $9.2B | $11.8B |
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
Abuja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 1,178,727 tn | 0.68 tn | 661.6 tons/km² |
| Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | 2,089,425 tn | 0.67 tn | 276.1 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 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
Abuja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,178,727 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 661.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Abuja
Abuja (/əˈbuːdʒə/) is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. Located in the central part of Nigeria. It officially b..
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