Categories in Gombe, Gombe State
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gombe, Gombe State
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 494 |
| Education | 466 |
| Shopping | 442 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 283 |
| Mosques | 278 |
| Clothing stores | 176 |
| Gas station | 158 |
| Corporate management | 151 |
| Restaurants | 134 |
| Manufacture of vehicles and machinery | 124 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 119 |
| Electronics stores | 118 |
Gombe, Gombe State Facts
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population | 158,369 |
| Male Population | 83,313 (52.6%) |
| Female Population | 75,056 (47.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.0% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 16.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,905 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 72 |
| Neighborhoods | Tudunwada, wuro biriji |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.28969, 11.16729 |
| Postal Codes | 760101, 760211, 760212, 760213, 760214, More |
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Gombe, Gombe State Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,639 | 146,267 | 174,063 | 220,546 | 158,369 | 172,511 | 186,956 |
| Population Density | 5,560.3 / km² | 7,156.8 / km² | 8,516.8 / km² | 10,791.2 / km² | 7,748.9 / km² | 8,440.9 / km² | 9,147.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGombe, Gombe State Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gombe, Gombe State | +39.4% | +8.3% | -9% |
| Gombe State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gombe, Gombe State Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gombe, Gombe State | 15.9 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Gombe State | 16.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gombe, Gombe State Population Density
Population Density: 7,749 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gombe, Gombe State | 158,369 | 20.4 km² | 7,749 / km² |
| Gombe State | 3 million | 17,400.1 km² | 174 / 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
Gombe, Gombe State Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Gombe, Gombe State
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
Gombe, Gombe State Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,284 | $2,074 | $2,030 | $2,412 | $2,371 | $2,485 | $2,883 | $2,905 |
| Total GDP | $126.7M | $140.3M | $165.3M | $225.6M | $254.4M | $304.5M | $405.4M | $425.2M |
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
Gombe, Gombe State CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gombe, Gombe State | 72,507 tn | 0.46 tn | 3,547.7 tons/km² |
| Gombe State | 1,243,021 tn | 0.41 tn | 71.4 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
Gombe, Gombe State CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 72,507 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,547.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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, 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.
Gombe, Gombe State
Gombe is a city in north-eastern Nigeria (and a Local Government Area). It is the capital city of Gombe State and has an estimated population of 261,536. The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe..
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