Categories in Kumasi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kumasi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Churches | 1,524 | — |
| Education | 1,330 | 34 years |
| Shopping | 1,160 | — |
| Restaurants | 744 | — |
| Clothing stores | 660 | — |
| Apartments | 634 | — |
| Electronics stores | 571 | — |
| Other accommodation | 521 | — |
| Corporate management | 502 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 487 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 474 | — |
| Religion | 427 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 419 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 417 | — |
| Specialized design | 395 | — |
| Shopping other | 392 | — |
Kumasi Facts
| Area | 179.6 km² |
| Population | 3,245,732 |
| Male Population | 1,550,661 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,695,071 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +947.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +206.6% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 21.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,105 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 32 20 |
| Neighborhoods | Tafo, Atonsu, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ampabame, Adum |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.68848, -1.62443 |
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Kumasi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 309,727 | 636,312 | 1,058,695 | 2,256,671 | 3,245,732 | 3,896,014 | 4,510,344 |
| Population Density | 1,724.3 / km² | 3,542.4 / km² | 5,893.9 / km² | 12,563.2 / km² | 18,069.5 / km² | 21,689.7 / km² | 25,109.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKumasi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 206.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | +947.9% | +410.1% | +206.6% |
| Ashanti Region | — | — | — |
| Ghana | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kumasi Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 20.8 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Ashanti Region | 20.7 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kumasi Population Density
Population Density: 18,070 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 3.2 million | 179.6 km² | 18,070 / km² |
| Ashanti Region | 5.4 million | 24,332.2 km² | 223 / 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
Kumasi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 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 Kumasi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kumasi
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kumasi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kumasi
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
Kumasi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,938 | $4,236 | $4,616 | $5,226 | $6,401 | $8,980 | $10,042 | $11,105 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $2.1B | $2.7B | $3.7B | $5.6B | $9.8B | $14.6B | $17.5B |
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
Kumasi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 2,472,388 tn | 0.76 tn | 13,764.2 tons/km² |
| Ashanti Region | 3,860,480 tn | 0.71 tn | 158.7 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
Kumasi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,472,388 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,764.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.8) |
* 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.
Kumasi
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