Categories in Quetta
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quetta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,779 | — |
| Education | 1,114 | 15 years |
| Mosques | 1,021 | — |
| Restaurants | 749 | — |
| Electronics stores | 467 | — |
| Shopping other | 443 | — |
| Clothing stores | 436 | — |
| Hospitals | 422 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 418 | — |
| Public administration | 331 | — |
| Real estate | 305 | — |
| Other accommodation | 293 | — |
Quetta Facts
| Area | 29.6 km² |
| Population | 205,603 |
| Male Population | 109,040 (53.0%) |
| Female Population | 96,563 (47.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.1% |
| Median Age | 22.4 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 21) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,119 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 81 |
| Neighborhoods | Cantonment, Hazara Town, Satellite Town, Meherabad, Pashtun Abad |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pakistan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.19900, 67.00971 |
| Postal Codes | 81500, 86100, 86301, 86500, 86501, More |
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Quetta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159,318 | 229,604 | 226,286 | 236,008 | 205,603 | 205,154 | 204,993 |
| Population Density | 5,389.2 / km² | 7,766.7 / km² | 7,654.5 / km² | 7,983.4 / km² | 6,954.9 / km² | 6,939.7 / km² | 6,934.2 / km² |
Quetta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta | +29.1% | -10.5% | -9.1% |
| Baluchistan | — | — | — |
| Pakistan | — | — | — |
Quetta Median Age
Median Age: 22.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta | 22.4 yrs | 21 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Baluchistan | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Pakistan | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
Quetta Population Density
Population Density: 6,955 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta | 205,603 | 29.6 km² | 6,955 / km² |
| Baluchistan | 7.3 million | 347,995.7 km² | 21.1 / km² |
| Pakistan | 188.8 million | 876,288.9 km² | 215 / km² |
Quetta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- 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 Quetta
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Quetta
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Quetta
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Quetta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Quetta Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,072 | $5,363 | $3,401 | $2,986 | $2,536 | $3,521 | $3,730 | $4,119 |
| Total GDP | $614M | $928M | $654.9M | $615.9M | $552M | $800.9M | $947.9M | $1B |
Quetta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta | 155,470 tn | 0.76 tn | 5,259 tons/km² |
| Baluchistan | 5,668,183 tn | 0.77 tn | 16.3 tons/km² |
| Pakistan | 148,464,575 tn | 0.79 tn | 169.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 155,470 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,259 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/18 | 7:33 PM | 4.2 | 56.7 km | 10,000 m | 46km SSW of Qila Abdullah, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/18 | 4:53 PM | 4.1 | 45.5 km | 24,880 m | 43km W of Kot Malik, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/15 | 1:19 PM | 4.2 | 55.9 km | 18,150 m | 13km E of Mach, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/14 | 10:04 PM | 4.5 | 48.9 km | 18,290 m | 25km SW of Ziarat, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/12 | 4:53 AM | 4.1 | 42.8 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/12 | 10:38 PM | 4.5 | 48.4 km | 9,300 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/12 | 8:26 PM | 4.1 | 26.7 km | 10,000 m | Afghanistan-Pakistan border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/10 | 9:37 AM | 4.7 | 10.6 km | 27,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/09 | 1:04 PM | 4.3 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/08 | 6:17 AM | 4.4 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
Quetta
Quetta (Urdu: کوئٹہ, Pashto: کوټه, Balochi: کویته pronunciation ) is the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan and 9th largest city of Pakistan. The city is known as the fruit garden of Pakistan, due to the numerous fruit orchards in and aro..
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