Categories in Fortaleza
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Fortaleza
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 22,643 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 18,209 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 13,090 | 27 years |
| Beauty salons | 10,767 | 19 years |
| Real estate | 10,164 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7,935 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 7,873 | 24 years |
| Education | 6,230 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 6,090 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 6,002 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 5,977 | 31 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5,083 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 4,748 | 28 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4,697 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 4,573 | 29 years |
| Religion | 4,554 | 33 years |
Fortaleza Facts
| Area | 82.0 km² |
| Population | 895,469 |
| Male Population | 409,991 (45.8%) |
| Female Population | 485,478 (54.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +106.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Median Age | 30.8 years (Male: 29, Female: 32.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,343 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 85 |
| Neighborhoods | Aldeota, Centro, Meireles, Dionísio Torres, Messejana |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.71722, -38.54306 |
| Postal Codes | 60000, 60010, 60011, 60015, 60020, More |
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Fortaleza Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 433,160 | 642,075 | 773,280 | 934,249 | 895,469 | 914,272 | 924,513 |
| Population Density | 5,282.4 / km² | 7,830.2 / km² | 9,430.2 / km² | 11,393.3 / km² | 10,920.4 / km² | 11,149.7 / km² | 11,274.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFortaleza Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | +106.7% | +39.5% | +15.8% |
| Ceará | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fortaleza Median Age
Median Age: 30.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 30.8 yrs | 32.4 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Ceará | 27.5 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Fortaleza Population Density
Population Density: 10,920 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 895,469 | 82 km² | 10,920 / km² |
| Ceará | 9.2 million | 148,920.5 km² | 61.7 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fortaleza Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Fortaleza
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Fortaleza
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Fortaleza
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
Fortaleza Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,606 | $6,394 | $6,544 | $7,269 | $8,965 | $8,778 | $8,892 | $9,343 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.8B | $3.1B | $3.8B | $5.2B | $5.2B | $5.4B | $5.8B |
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
Fortaleza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 1,593,935 tn | 1.78 tn | 19,438.2 tons/km² |
| Ceará | 20,315,881 tn | 2.21 tn | 136.4 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 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
Fortaleza CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,593,935 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,438.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/80 | 3:29 AM | 5.1 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Ceara, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Fortaleza
Fortaleza ([foʁtaˈlezɐ], locally [fɔɦtaˈlezɐ], Portuguese for Fortress) is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.55 million (metropolitan region over 3.6 million), Fortaleza is the 5th largest city i..
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