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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Medellín
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 21,049 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 19,672 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 9,680 | 22 years |
| All food and beverage | 9,119 | 32 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6,220 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 5,763 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 5,471 | 22 years |
| Hardware store | 5,311 | 39 years |
| Car repair | 4,897 | 27 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4,815 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 4,494 | 20 years |
| Manufacture of clothing and fabrics | 4,072 | — |
| Beauty salons | 3,999 | 14 years |
| Technical construction services | 3,900 | 27 years |
Medellín Facts
| Area | 307.8 km² |
| Population | 2,360,284 |
| Male Population | 1,156,294 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,203,990 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +104.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 27.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,974 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | La Candelaria, El Poblado, Belén, Guayaquil, Laureles |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.25184, -75.56359 |
| Postal Codes | 050018, 050022, 050023, 050027, 050033, More |
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Medellín Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,152,741 | 1,756,720 | 2,110,248 | 2,462,018 | 2,360,284 | 2,307,898 | 2,254,575 |
| Population Density | 3,745.7 / km² | 5,708.3 / km² | 6,857 / km² | 8,000.1 / km² | 7,669.5 / km² | 7,499.3 / km² | 7,326 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMedellín Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | +104.8% | +34.4% | +11.8% |
| Antioquia Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Medellín Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | 26.5 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Antioquia Department | 26.5 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Medellín Population Density
Population Density: 7,670 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | 2.4 million | 307.8 km² | 7,670 / km² |
| Antioquia Department | 6.2 million | 63,141.8 km² | 98.3 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Medellín Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Medellín
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Medellín
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Medellín
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Medellín
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
Medellín Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,988 | $15,256 | $15,920 | $17,582 | $18,941 | $24,338 | $23,860 | $27,974 |
| Total GDP | $13.2B | $14.4B | $16.6B | $19.9B | $22.1B | $29.2B | $29.3B | $34B |
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
Medellín CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | 7,021,498 tn | 2.97 tn | 22,815.6 tons/km² |
| Antioquia Department | 18,178,412 tn | 2.93 tn | 287.9 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 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
Medellín CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,021,498 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.97 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,815.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/19 | 9:09 PM | 4.5 | 87.1 km | 68,110 m | 18km WSW of Betania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 7:48 AM | 4.1 | 99.6 km | 70,210 m | 8km WNW of Peque, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/17 | 12:01 PM | 4.7 | 75.4 km | 64,450 m | 14km WNW of Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 5:42 PM | 3.6 | 33.2 km | 28,000 m | 10km WSW of Ebejico, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/14 | 7:05 PM | 4.2 | 67.8 km | 71,310 m | 12km SSW of Yarumal, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 6:12 PM | 4.5 | 98.8 km | 44,930 m | 37km WNW of Urrao, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/11 | 4:16 AM | 4.7 | 86.8 km | 36,000 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/09 | 2:02 AM | 4.1 | 88.9 km | 0 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/09 | 7:47 PM | 4.7 | 82.6 km | 58,400 m | Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/08 | 1:27 AM | 3.8 | 94 km | 68,100 m | northern Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Medellín
Medellín (Spanish pronunciation: [meðeˈʝin]), officially the Municipality of Medellín (Spanish: Municipio de Medellín), is the second-largest city in Colombia and the capital of the department of Antioquia. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a centr..
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