Categories in Maiduguri
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Maiduguri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 912 |
| Education | 432 |
| Shopping | 340 |
| Mosques | 259 |
| Corporate management | 170 |
| Gas station | 158 |
| Electronics stores | 142 |
| Other membership organizations | 124 |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 111 |
| Hospitals | 106 |
| Clothing stores | 99 |
Maiduguri Facts
| Area | 78.1 km² |
| Population | 610,873 |
| Male Population | 319,234 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 291,639 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +139.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.6% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,834 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 76 |
| Neighborhoods | Gwange, Hausari, Shehuri, Bolori, Mafoni |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.84692, 13.15712 |
| Postal Codes | 600211, 600212, 600213, 600214, 600215, More |
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Maiduguri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,137 | 356,931 | 460,657 | 666,781 | 610,873 | 687,744 | 791,207 |
| Population Density | 3,268.4 / km² | 4,572.4 / km² | 5,901.1 / km² | 8,541.6 / km² | 7,825.4 / km² | 8,810.2 / km² | 10,135.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMaiduguri Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | +139.4% | +71.1% | +32.6% |
| Borno State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maiduguri Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 17 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Borno State | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maiduguri Population Density
Population Density: 7,825 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 610,873 | 78.1 km² | 7,825 / km² |
| Borno State | 5.5 million | 72,299.9 km² | 75.6 / 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
Maiduguri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Maiduguri
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Maiduguri
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Maiduguri
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maiduguri
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
Maiduguri Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,750 | $2,250 | $4,886 | $2,521 | $6,590 | $7,314 | $6,673 | $6,834 |
| Total GDP | $168.3M | $149.8M | $359.9M | $209.9M | $608.2M | $744.3M | $763.6M | $821.3M |
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
Maiduguri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 274,037 tn | 0.45 tn | 3,510.5 tons/km² |
| Borno State | 2,199,965 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.4 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
Maiduguri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 274,037 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,510.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
Maiduguri
Maiduguri, also called Yerwa by its locals, is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad. Maiduguri was..
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