Categories in Marsa Alam
Car rentalGas StationComputer WholesalerClothing storesJewelers and watchesMobile phone storesDive ClubGovernment OfficeMosquesElectronics StoreConstruction of housesHome Goods StoreDiving CenterEducationSCUBA InstructorTourist AttractionWildlife and Safari ParkBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsItalian restaurantsIzakaya RestaurantLoungePizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsWater Sports Equipment Rental ServiceAtm'sBanksHospitalsBeauty salonsDay spaMassage SpaSpa and Health ClubApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHoliday Apartment RentalGift ShopPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSouvenir StoreSupermarketDive ShopGymHookah Bar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Marsa Alam
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Other accommodation | 69 |
| Cafes | 60 |
| Shopping | 51 |
| Travel agencies | 40 |
| Physical education | 32 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 21 |
| Apartments | 21 |
| Tour operators | 20 |
| Atm's | 19 |
| Sports and recreation | 17 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
Marsa Alam Facts
| Area | 21190.2 km² |
| Population | 6,827 |
| Male Population | 4,170 (61.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,657 (38.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +206.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +62.7% |
| Median Age | 27.5 years (Male: 28, Female: 26) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,833 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | CORRAYA BAY, خليج كورايا, وسط البلد, DOWNTOWN, MARSA SHAGARA |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.06305, 34.89005 |
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Marsa Alam Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,231 | 3,462 | 4,195 | 5,359 | 6,827 | 7,110 | 7,213 |
| Population Density | 0.1 / km² | 0.2 / km² | 0.2 / km² | 0.3 / km² | 0.3 / km² | 0.3 / km² | 0.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMarsa Alam Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 62.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam | +206% | +97.2% | +62.7% |
| Red Sea Governorate | — | — | — |
| Egypt | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Marsa Alam Median Age
Median Age: 27.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam | 27.5 yrs | 26 yrs | 28 yrs |
| Red Sea Governorate | 21.5 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Egypt | 22.8 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Marsa Alam Population Density
Population Density: 0.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam | 6,827 | 21,190.2 km² | 0.3 / km² |
| Red Sea Governorate | 2.1 million | 173,373.8 km² | 11.9 / km² |
| Egypt | 90.9 million | 980,394.9 km² | 92.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Marsa Alam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Marsa Alam
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Marsa Alam
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Marsa Alam
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Marsa Alam
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
Marsa Alam Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,136 | $7,186 | $10,425 | $10,110 | $6,660 | $6,990 | $8,653 | $8,833 |
| Total GDP | $26.9M | $30.5M | $50.3M | $58.7M | $46M | $50.1M | $64.6M | $67.8M |
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
Marsa Alam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam | 17,694 tn | 2.59 tn | 0.8 tons/km² |
| Red Sea Governorate | 4,946,078 tn | 2.39 tn | 28.5 tons/km² |
| Egypt | 209,857,539 tn | 2.31 tn | 214.1 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
Marsa Alam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,694 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 0.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/2/84 | 1:46 AM | 5.1 | 39.2 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/55 | 5:32 AM | 5.7 | 39.2 km | 15,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam (Arabic: مرسى علم Marsā ʿAlam IPA: [ˈmæɾsæ ˈʕælæm]) is a town in south-eastern Egypt, located on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is currently seeing fast increasing popularity as a tourist destination and development following the o..
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