Categories in Kano
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kano
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 4,338 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 3,552 | — |
| Shopping other | 2,411 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,932 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,329 | — |
| Restaurants | 1,058 | — |
| Electronics stores | 941 | — |
| Corporate management | 810 | 24 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 755 | — |
Kano Facts
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Population | 411,303 |
| Male Population | 241,260 (58.7%) |
| Female Population | 170,043 (41.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.5% |
| Median Age | 17.1 years (Male: 17.2, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,267 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 64 |
| Neighborhoods | Sabon Gari, Fagge, Kano City, Kofar Mata, Nassarawa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.00012, 8.51672 |
| Postal Codes | 671101, 700105, 700213, 700222, 700281 |
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Kano Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 166,199 | 270,111 | 353,046 | 435,132 | 411,303 | 475,481 | 564,605 |
| Population Density | 11,561.7 / km² | 18,790.3 / km² | 24,559.7 / km² | 30,270.1 / km² | 28,612.4 / km² | 33,076.9 / km² | 39,276.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKano Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | +147.5% | +52.3% | +16.5% |
| Kano State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kano Median Age
Median Age: 17.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | 17.1 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.2 yrs |
| Kano State | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kano Population Density
Population Density: 28,612 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | 411,303 | 14.4 km² | 28,612 / km² |
| Kano State | 12.4 million | 20,399.6 km² | 606 / 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
Kano 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.
Neighborhoods in Kano
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kano
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kano
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kano
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
Kano Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,838 | $4,204 | $3,793 | $4,684 | $5,878 | $7,733 | $7,119 | $7,267 |
| Total GDP | $3.2B | $3.2B | $3.4B | $4.8B | $6.8B | $10.1B | $10.5B | $11.4B |
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
Kano CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | 214,615 tn | 0.52 tn | 14,929.7 tons/km² |
| Kano State | 5,930,756 tn | 0.48 tn | 290.7 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
Kano CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 214,615 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,929.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| 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, 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.
Kano
Kano is a city in Nigeria and the capital of Kano State in Northern Nigeria, in the Sahelian geographic region south of the Sahara. Kano is the commercial nerve center of Northern Nigeria and is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos. Accordi..
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