Ouassou Facts
| Area | 335.6 km² |
| Population | 24,224 |
| Male Population | 11,671 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,553 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +293.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +79.2% |
| Median Age | 16.2 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 17.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,922 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.03333, -13.65000 |
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Ouassou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,158 | 9,221 | 13,517 | 18,224 | 24,224 | 30,542 | 37,374 |
| Population Density | 18.3 / km² | 27.5 / km² | 40.3 / km² | 54.3 / km² | 72.2 / km² | 91 / km² | 111.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOuassou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 79.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouassou | +293.4% | +162.7% | +79.2% |
| Guinea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ouassou Median Age
Median Age: 16.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouassou | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Guinea | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ouassou Population Density
Population Density: 72.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouassou | 24,224 | 335.6 km² | 72.2 / km² |
| Guinea | 12.6 million | 244,925.8 km² | 51.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ouassou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Ouassou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,048 | $1,175 | $1,301 | $1,571 | $1,469 | $1,554 | $1,631 | $1,922 |
| Total GDP | $7.4M | $9.8M | $11.7M | $14.1M | $13.1M | $14.4M | $20.4M | $27.2M |
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
Ouassou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouassou | 5,047 tn | 0.21 tn | 15 tons/km² |
| Guinea | 2,601,020 tn | 0.21 tn | 10.6 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
Ouassou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,047 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.1) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/04 | 12:23 AM | 4.3 | 61.5 km | 10,000 m | Guinea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ouassou
Ouassou is a town and sub-prefecture in the Dubréka Prefecture in the Kindia Region of western Guinea.
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