Businesses in Lusaka
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 17.7%
Automotive: 11.3%
Professional Services: 10%
Industry: 8.9%
Education: 7.8%
Hotels & Travel: 7.3%
Restaurants: 7.2%
Home Services: 5.3%
Religion: 5%
Other: 19.5%
| Area of Lusaka, Lusaka Province | 360 km² |
| Population | 2.0 million |
| Male Population | 964,126 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 997,557 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +778.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +104.1% |
| Median Age | 19.5 |
| Male Median Age | 20 |
| Female Median Age | 19.1 |
| Neighborhoods | Cathedral Hill, Longacres, Lusaka Central, Mandevu, Munali, Namununga |
| Local Time | Tuesday 11:13 AM |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Weather | 31.9°C clear sky |
| Lat & Lng | -15.40669° / 28.28713° |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province - Map
Lusaka, Lusaka Province Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 223,320 | 597,864 | 960,957 | 1,961,686 |
| Population Density | 620.3 / km² | 1,660 / km² | 2,669 / km² | 5,449 / km² |
Lusaka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 104.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka, Lusaka Province | +778.4% | +228.1% | +104.1% |
| Lusaka Province | +671.9% | +204.3% | +95.2% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka, Lusaka Province | 19.5 years | 19.1 years | 20 years |
| Lusaka Province | 19 years | 18.6 years | 19.4 years |
| Zambia | 17 years | 17.1 years | 16.8 years |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 144,551 | 146,583 | 291,134 |
| 5-9 | 119,014 | 124,120 | 243,134 |
| 10-14 | 112,771 | 128,088 | 240,860 |
| 15-19 | 105,778 | 123,265 | 229,043 |
| 20-24 | 96,568 | 118,551 | 215,119 |
| 25-29 | 98,871 | 108,022 | 206,894 |
| 30-34 | 87,234 | 81,098 | 168,333 |
| 35-39 | 72,730 | 56,952 | 129,682 |
| 40-44 | 45,207 | 33,555 | 78,762 |
| 45-49 | 28,980 | 25,017 | 53,998 |
| 50-54 | 18,585 | 18,291 | 36,876 |
| 55-59 | 12,631 | 11,650 | 24,282 |
| 60-64 | 8,884 | 8,371 | 17,255 |
| 65-69 | 5,269 | 5,218 | 10,488 |
| 70-74 | 3,247 | 3,523 | 6,770 |
| 75-79 | 1,875 | 2,366 | 4,242 |
| 80-84 | 989 | 1,340 | 2,329 |
| 85 Plus | 942 | 1,548 | 2,490 |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province Population Density
Population Density: 5,449 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka, Lusaka Province | 2.0 million | 360 km² | 5,449 / km² |
| Lusaka Province | 2.6 million | 22,012 km² | 119.3 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1940 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Lusaka Lusaka Central: 16.6%
Munali: 13%
Mandevu: 11.1%
Namununga: 7%
Cathedral Hill: 6.2%
Other: 46.2%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lusaka Area Code 211: 46.3%
Area Code 97: 33%
Area Code 96: 13.5%
Area Code 95: 6.9%
Other: 0.2%
Business distribution by price for Lusaka, Lusaka Province
Moderate: 49.3%
Inexpensive: 38.1%
Expensive: 11.2%
Very Expensive: 1.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Lusaka, Lusaka Province CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka, Lusaka Province | 824,720 t | 0.42 t | 2,290 t/km² |
| Lusaka Province | 1,055,306 t | 0.4 t | 47.9 t/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,217 t | 0.4 t | 8.65 t/km² |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 824,720 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.42 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,290 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/17 | 2:03 AM | 3.9 | 36.5 km | 10,000 m | 12km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/16 | 7:05 PM | 4.6 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | 40km SE of Kafue, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/07 | 7:11 AM | 4.5 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/87 | 11:02 AM | 4.4 | 89.4 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/84 | 11:22 AM | 4.5 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
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