Ghinda Facts
| Area | 1330.9 km² |
| Population | 292,227 |
| Male Population | 145,706 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 146,521 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8589.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2188.0% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 17.7, Female: 18.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,834 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.44917, 39.08861 |
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Ghinda Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,363 | 10,514 | 12,772 | 24,560 | 292,227 | 321,247 | 351,963 |
| Population Density | 2.5 / km² | 7.9 / km² | 9.6 / km² | 18.5 / km² | 219.6 / km² | 241.4 / km² | 264.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGhinda Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2188% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghinda | +8589.5% | +2679.4% | +2188% |
| Northern Red Sea Region | — | — | — |
| Eritrea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghinda Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghinda | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Northern Red Sea Region | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Eritrea | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ghinda Population Density
Population Density: 220 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghinda | 292,227 | 1,330.9 km² | 220 / km² |
| Northern Red Sea Region | 923,569 | 34,839.4 km² | 26.5 / km² |
| Eritrea | 4.8 million | 121,227 km² | 39.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghinda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
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
Ghinda Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,030 | $1,339 | $1,352 | $1,317 | $1,236 | $1,675 | $1,657 | $1,834 |
| Total GDP | $137.2M | $195.9M | $213.8M | $260.1M | $284.4M | $424.7M | $487.8M | $560.7M |
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
Ghinda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghinda | 49,190 tn | 0.17 tn | 37 tons/km² |
| Northern Red Sea Region | 150,155 tn | 0.16 tn | 4.3 tons/km² |
| Eritrea | 786,978 tn | 0.17 tn | 6.5 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
Ghinda CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,190 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/18 | 1:54 PM | 4.7 | 98.6 km | 10,000 m | 58km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 2:45 PM | 4.3 | 79.5 km | 10,000 m | 46km ESE of Massawa, Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/18 | 2:06 PM | 4.6 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | 32km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/13 | 9:04 AM | 5 | 43.1 km | 10,080 m | 15km NNW of Massawa, Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/11 | 5:21 AM | 4.8 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/08 | 2:13 AM | 4 | 85.5 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/96 | 12:32 PM | 3.9 | 45.7 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/96 | 8:36 AM | 4.5 | 38.2 km | 33,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/95 | 12:30 PM | 4.5 | 37.6 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/93 | 10:40 PM | 4.1 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ghinda
Ghinda is a town in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea. It is situated in the Ghinda Subregion, and lies between Asmara and Massawa.
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