Categories in Parakou
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationAgricultural ProductionBeauty Product SupplierClothing wholesale market placeCommercial PrinterCosmetic Products ManufacturerCrop GrowerDigital PrinterDigital Printing ServiceDressmakerFarmingFood ManufacturerHaute Couture Fashion HouseImport Export CompanyManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoPoultry FarmWholesaler Household AppliancesWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreMen's clothingSewing ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssemblies of God ChurchCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationShipping ServiceSolar Energy CompanySpiritist CenterVolunteer OrganizationComputer Accessories StoreComputer Consultant
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parakou
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Education | 106 |
| Shopping | 101 |
| Hotels and motels | 92 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 85 |
| Corporate management | 58 |
| Churches | 56 |
| Apartments | 49 |
| Electronics stores | 43 |
| Other membership organizations | 36 |
Parakou Facts
| Area | 56.3 km² |
| Population | 279,656 |
| Male Population | 139,378 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 140,278 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +628.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +124.0% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 18.4, Female: 19.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,363 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 23 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Ladjifarani, Zongo Nord, Gah, Kpebie, Kpébié |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.33716, 2.63031 |
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Parakou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,387 | 78,468 | 124,866 | 235,434 | 279,656 | 339,050 | 399,825 |
| Population Density | 681.7 / km² | 1,393.4 / km² | 2,217.4 / km² | 4,180.8 / km² | 4,966.1 / km² | 6,020.9 / km² | 7,100.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParakou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 124% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parakou | +628.5% | +256.4% | +124% |
| Borgou Department | — | — | — |
| Benin | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parakou Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parakou | 18.8 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Borgou Department | 15.2 yrs | 15.5 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Benin | 16.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Parakou Population Density
Population Density: 4,966 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parakou | 279,656 | 56.3 km² | 4,966 / km² |
| Borgou Department | 1.3 million | 25,623.6 km² | 52.6 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parakou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Parakou
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Parakou
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Parakou
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
Parakou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,135 | $5,301 | $6,559 | $5,866 | $5,642 | $6,205 | $6,913 | $7,363 |
| Total GDP | $5.9M | $7M | $10.2M | $13.7M | $20M | $31.8M | $47.2M | $55.3M |
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
Parakou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parakou | 172,018 tn | 0.62 tn | 3,054.7 tons/km² |
| Borgou Department | 742,112 tn | 0.55 tn | 29 tons/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,282 tn | 0.55 tn | 51.7 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
Parakou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 172,018 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,054.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | 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 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.
Parakou
Parakou is the largest city in eastern Benin, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. The mayor as of 2008 was Samou Seidou Adambi and administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin'..
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