Categories in Arusha
Auto Body Parts SupplierAuto Electrical ServiceAuto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Security System InstallerCar WashGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopNew car dealersTire ShopTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBuilding Materials SupplierCleaning Products SupplierCommercial PrinterDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Equipment SupplierElectronic Parts SupplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFertilizer SupplierFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerGeneral chemical wholesaleGPS SupplierHandicraftImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoMedical Equipment SupplierOffice Furniture StorePharmaceutical Company
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arusha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Tour operators | 870 | 16 years |
| Travel agencies | 407 | 20 years |
| Education | 357 | — |
| Other accommodation | 324 | — |
| Restaurants | 320 | — |
| Shopping | 299 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 263 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 255 | — |
| Corporate management | 245 | 24 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 206 | — |
| Churches | 185 | — |
| Electronics stores | 177 | — |
| Hospitals | 169 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 146 | 14 years |
| Travel and transportation | 142 | — |
| Clothing stores | 141 | — |
Arusha Facts
| Area | 1225.3 km² |
| Population | 921,370 |
| Male Population | 441,149 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 480,221 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +267.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +68.3% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 20, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,579 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 27, 28 |
| Neighborhoods | Uzunguni, Makao Mapya, Kaloleni, Ngarenaro, Kijenge |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.36667, 36.68333 |
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Arusha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 250,531 | 408,603 | 547,318 | 872,966 | 921,370 | 1,043,099 | 1,218,241 |
| Population Density | 204.5 / km² | 333.5 / km² | 446.7 / km² | 712.4 / km² | 751.9 / km² | 851.3 / km² | 994.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridArusha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 68.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | +267.8% | +125.5% | +68.3% |
| Arusha Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arusha Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 20.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Arusha Region | 18.5 yrs | 19 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arusha Population Density
Population Density: 752 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 921,370 | 1,225.3 km² | 752 / km² |
| Arusha Region | 2 million | 36,962.5 km² | 53.5 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arusha 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 Arusha
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Arusha
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Arusha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arusha
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
Arusha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,749 | $2,255 | $2,571 | $2,738 | $4,683 | $5,573 | $6,251 | $6,579 |
| Total GDP | $1.1B | $980.9M | $2B | $2.1B | $2.9B | $4.6B | $5.5B | $6.1B |
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
Arusha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 288,959 tn | 0.31 tn | 235.8 tons/km² |
| Arusha Region | 603,783 tn | 0.31 tn | 16.3 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Arusha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 288,959 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 235.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/19 | 6:54 AM | 4.8 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | 15km WNW of Naberera, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/19 | 8:52 AM | 3.7 | 77.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/13 | 8:30 AM | 4.6 | 39.3 km | 15,680 m | 12km WNW of Monduli, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/13 | 3:24 AM | 4.5 | 79.9 km | 9,800 m | 52km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/07 | 9:30 AM | 4.7 | 78.6 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/07 | 1:45 PM | 5.3 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/07 | 12:26 AM | 4.7 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/07 | 6:49 PM | 4.2 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/07 | 2:08 AM | 3.8 | 64.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/07 | 11:45 PM | 4.9 | 97.6 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Arusha
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District (2012 census). Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Ri..
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