Categories in Mbale
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mbale
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 151 |
| Other accommodation | 116 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Hotels and motels | 87 |
| Religion | 79 |
| Other membership organizations | 75 |
| Hospitals | 68 |
| Churches | 67 |
| Electronics stores | 66 |
| Shopping | 60 |
| Corporate management | 49 |
| Public administration | 44 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 40 |
Mbale Facts
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Population | 119,778 |
| Male Population | 57,237 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 62,541 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +386.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.4% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,423 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 35, 45 |
| Neighborhoods | Busamaga |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.08209, 34.17503 |
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Mbale Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,639 | 45,523 | 66,380 | 115,449 | 119,778 | 141,727 | 175,644 |
| Population Density | 1,267.6 / km² | 2,342 / km² | 3,415 / km² | 5,939.5 / km² | 6,162.2 / km² | 7,291.4 / km² | 9,036.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMbale Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 80.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | +386.1% | +163.1% | +80.4% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mbale Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mbale Population Density
Population Density: 6,162 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | 119,778 | 19.4 km² | 6,162 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mbale Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mbale
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
Mbale Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $524 | $740 | $862 | $933 | $1,337 | $1,302 | $1,387 | $1,423 |
| Total GDP | $12.4M | $21.2M | $29.4M | $38.1M | $65M | $75.6M | $98.3M | $107.7M |
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
Mbale CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | 40,849 tn | 0.34 tn | 2,101.5 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Mbale CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,849 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,101.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Mbale
Mbale is a city in Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mbale District and the surrounding sub-region.
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