Categories in Guayaquil
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Guayaquil
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 9,116 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 5,943 | 34 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 3,384 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 3,230 | 27 years |
| Education | 3,078 | 40 years |
| Car repair | 2,834 | 17 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,472 | 15 years |
| Clothing stores | 2,083 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 1,737 | 20 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,704 | 19 years |
| Churches | 1,591 | — |
| Other accommodation | 1,522 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,495 | 22 years |
Guayaquil Facts
| Area | 2482.3 km² |
| Population | 2,882,498 |
| Male Population | 1,418,460 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,464,038 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +159.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.3% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 27.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,787 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 27, 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Kennedy, Urdesa, Alborada Este, Los Ceibos, Garzota |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.20584, -79.90795 |
| Postal Codes | 040250, 040251, 080555, 090101, 090102, More |
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Guayaquil Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,111,515 | 1,630,778 | 2,011,813 | 2,550,120 | 2,882,498 | 3,085,061 | 3,301,961 |
| Population Density | 447.8 / km² | 657 / km² | 810.5 / km² | 1,027.3 / km² | 1,161.2 / km² | 1,242.8 / km² | 1,330.2 / km² |
Guayaquil Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | +159.3% | +76.8% | +43.3% |
| Guayas Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Guayaquil Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 26.8 yrs | 27.3 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Guayas Province | 26.1 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Guayaquil Population Density
Population Density: 1,161 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2.9 million | 2,482.3 km² | 1,161 / km² |
| Guayas Province | 4 million | 15,835.7 km² | 252 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Guayaquil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- 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 Guayaquil
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Guayaquil
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Guayaquil
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Guayaquil
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Guayaquil Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,020 | $9,796 | $8,181 | $8,870 | $9,530 | $9,593 | $8,226 | $8,787 |
| Total GDP | $9.5B | $15.7B | $15B | $17.6B | $20.7B | $22.3B | $20.9B | $23.1B |
Guayaquil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 5,278,474 tn | 1.83 tn | 2,126.5 tons/km² |
| Guayas Province | 12,787,309 tn | 3.2 tn | 807.5 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,278,474 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,126.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.3) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/19 | 9:28 AM | 5 | 69.5 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/19 | 3:23 AM | 4.9 | 50.9 km | 47,020 m | 34km SSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/19 | 10:40 AM | 5.5 | 19.4 km | 70,890 m | 11km ESE of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/19 | 5:45 PM | 5.8 | 23.8 km | 70,000 m | 23km S of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/18 | 9:08 PM | 5.1 | 39.1 km | 68,880 m | 13km NE of El Triunfo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 53.3 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 1:35 PM | 4.4 | 36.6 km | 98,040 m | 12km NNE of Yaguachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 2:20 PM | 4.5 | 67.3 km | 3,170 m | 13km NNE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/17 | 2:04 AM | 5 | 17.5 km | 70,020 m | 13km NNE of Santa Lucia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/17 | 3:33 AM | 4.3 | 53.5 km | 49,830 m | 42km SSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Guayaquil
Guayaquil (pronounced: [ɡwaʝaˈkil]), officially Santiago de Guayaquil (English: St. James of Guayaquil) (pronounced: [sanˈtjaɣo ðe ɣwaʝaˈkil]), is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador, with around 2.69 million people in the metropolitan ..
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