Categories in Cardiff
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cardiff
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,837 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 1,724 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 1,587 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 1,443 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 960 | 27 years |
| Other wholesale | 857 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 824 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 715 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 706 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 617 | 29 years |
Cardiff Facts
| Area | 140.4 km² |
| Population | 368,183 |
| Male Population | 180,971 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 187,212 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +46.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.1% |
| Median Age | 33.7 years (Male: 33, Female: 34.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $46,231 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 29 |
| Neighborhoods | City Centre, Rumney, Cardiff City Centre, Saint Mellons, Cathays |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.48000, -3.18000 |
| Postal Codes | CF1, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, More |
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Cardiff Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 250,882 | 278,842 | 304,047 | 361,759 | 368,183 | 376,011 | 384,098 |
| Population Density | 1,787.2 / km² | 1,986.4 / km² | 2,166 / km² | 2,577.1 / km² | 2,622.9 / km² | 2,678.6 / km² | 2,736.2 / km² |
Cardiff Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | +46.8% | +32% | +21.1% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Cardiff Median Age
Median Age: 33.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 33.7 yrs | 34.4 yrs | 33 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Cardiff Population Density
Population Density: 2,623 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 368,183 | 140.4 km² | 2,623 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Cardiff Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Cardiff
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cardiff
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Cardiff
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cardiff
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cardiff Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,351 | $31,284 | $37,682 | $42,245 | $40,480 | $42,733 | $40,760 | $46,231 |
| Total GDP | $3.3B | $3.7B | $4.5B | $5.3B | $5.2B | $5.7B | $5.6B | $6.4B |
Cardiff CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 3,811,222 tn | 10.35 tn | 27,150.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,811,222 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,150.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 54.1 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 69.7 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 93.6 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 45.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 45.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 45.7 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 11.9 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 25 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 16.9 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 8.2 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Cardiff
Cardiff (/ˈkɑːrdɪf/; Welsh: Caerdydd [kairˈdiːð, kaˑɨrˈdɨːð]) is the capital and largest city in Wales and the tenth largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is the country's chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sport..
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