Categories in Ndola
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ndola
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Churches | 234 | — |
| Education | 184 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 148 | — |
| Other accommodation | 126 | — |
| Apartments | 95 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 89 | — |
| Corporate management | 86 | — |
| Restaurants | 81 | — |
| Electronics stores | 65 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 62 | — |
| Clothing stores | 56 | — |
| Buses and trains | 55 | — |
Ndola Facts
| Area | 920.7 km² |
| Population | 594,442 |
| Male Population | 293,807 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 300,635 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +349.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.2% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 19, Female: 18.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,863 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Kanini, Northrise, Kansenshi, Itawa, Industrial Area |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -12.95867, 28.63659 |
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Ndola Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,135 | 277,666 | 378,169 | 575,710 | 594,442 | 681,416 | 810,613 |
| Population Density | 143.5 / km² | 301.6 / km² | 410.7 / km² | 625.3 / km² | 645.7 / km² | 740.1 / km² | 880.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNdola Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 57.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola | +349.9% | +114.1% | +57.2% |
| Copperbelt Province | — | — | — |
| Zambia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ndola Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola | 18.8 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Copperbelt Province | 18.5 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ndola Population Density
Population Density: 646 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola | 594,442 | 920.7 km² | 646 / km² |
| Copperbelt Province | 2.4 million | 30,972.3 km² | 76.2 / 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
Ndola Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 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 Ndola
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ndola
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ndola
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ndola
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
Ndola Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,046 | $4,680 | $4,952 | $5,993 | $6,697 | $6,649 | $7,226 | $4,863 |
| Total GDP | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $2.4B | $3.2B | $3.5B | $4.2B | $3B |
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
Ndola CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola | 239,793 tn | 0.4 tn | 260.5 tons/km² |
| Copperbelt Province | 947,485 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.6 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
Ndola CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 239,793 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 260.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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.
Ndola
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia, with a population of 455,194 (2010 census provisional). It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It is also the commerc..
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