Mulobezi Facts
| Area | 10101.6 km² |
| Population | 38,961 |
| Male Population | 18,990 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 19,971 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +252.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.7% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,763 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.77713, 25.17622 |
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Mulobezi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,049 | 21,095 | 26,748 | 35,849 | 38,961 | 43,175 | 46,749 |
| Population Density | 1.1 / km² | 2.1 / km² | 2.6 / km² | 3.5 / km² | 3.9 / km² | 4.3 / km² | 4.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMulobezi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 45.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulobezi | +252.6% | +84.7% | +45.7% |
| Barotseland | — | — | — |
| Zambia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mulobezi Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulobezi | 16.9 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Barotseland | 16.6 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mulobezi Population Density
Population Density: 3.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulobezi | 38,961 | 10,101.6 km² | 3.9 / km² |
| Barotseland | 1 million | 127,034.5 km² | 8.1 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mulobezi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
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
Mulobezi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,638 | $1,433 | $1,252 | $1,642 | $2,064 | $2,356 | $2,311 | $2,763 |
| Total GDP | $30.4M | $30.9M | $31M | $45.7M | $65.3M | $84.8M | $94.4M | $117.9M |
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
Mulobezi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulobezi | 15,674 tn | 0.4 tn | 1.6 tons/km² |
| Barotseland | 414,896 tn | 0.4 tn | 3.3 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Mulobezi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,674 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/91 | 1:12 AM | 5 | 65.9 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/87 | 11:00 AM | 4.9 | 55.3 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mulobezi
Mulobezi is a small town in the Western Province,of Zambia, and the centre of its timber industry. Timber extends into Southern Province with which the town is economically linked. forests of Zambian Teak grow on the sandy soils of the south-west pa..
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