Categories in Akatsi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akatsi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 38 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Shopping | 15 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Electronics stores | 9 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Public administration | 7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 |
| Gas station | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
| Finance other | 5 |
Akatsi Facts
| Area | 438.2 km² |
| Population | 130,910 |
| Male Population | 60,300 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 70,610 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +316.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.5% |
| Median Age | 20.7 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,037 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.13160, 0.79853 |
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Akatsi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,402 | 56,761 | 79,561 | 122,762 | 130,910 | 139,945 | 149,710 |
| Population Density | 71.7 / km² | 129.5 / km² | 181.6 / km² | 280.2 / km² | 298.8 / km² | 319.4 / km² | 341.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkatsi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 64.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatsi | +316.9% | +130.6% | +64.5% |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akatsi Median Age
Median Age: 20.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatsi | 20.7 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akatsi Population Density
Population Density: 299 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatsi | 130,910 | 438.2 km² | 299 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akatsi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Akatsi
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
Akatsi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,600 | $3,319 | $1,498 | $1,823 | $3,732 | $3,701 | $3,289 | $4,037 |
| Total GDP | $128.1M | $191.9M | $101.7M | $147.4M | $355.1M | $400.7M | $378.7M | $476.7M |
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
Akatsi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatsi | 76,168 tn | 0.58 tn | 173.8 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 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
Akatsi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 76,168 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 173.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 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.
Akatsi
Akatsi is a small town and is the capital of Akatsi South District, a district in the Volta Region of Ghana.
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