Categories in Aqaba
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aqaba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 378 | — |
| Shopping | 267 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 239 | — |
| Apartments | 195 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 161 | — |
| Other accommodation | 132 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 129 | — |
| Clothing stores | 109 | — |
| Electronics stores | 109 | — |
| Cafes | 105 | — |
| Real estate | 97 | — |
| Education | 92 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 72 | — |
| Car repair | 69 | — |
Aqaba Facts
| Area | 2168.3 km² |
| Population | 152,591 |
| Male Population | 85,355 (55.9%) |
| Female Population | 67,236 (44.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +419.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +106.7% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 18.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,120 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Hay As Safa, Al Hay Al Akhdar, Al Mantiqa As Sakaniyya As Sadisa, Hay Al Fayha, Hay Ad Dustur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 29.52667, 35.00778 |
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Aqaba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,374 | 51,207 | 73,829 | 123,447 | 152,591 | 164,017 | 176,407 |
| Population Density | 13.5 / km² | 23.6 / km² | 34.1 / km² | 56.9 / km² | 70.4 / km² | 75.6 / km² | 81.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAqaba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 106.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba | +419.5% | +198% | +106.7% |
| Aqaba Governorate | — | — | — |
| Jordan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aqaba Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba | 20.6 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Aqaba Governorate | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aqaba Population Density
Population Density: 70.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba | 152,591 | 2,168.3 km² | 70.4 / km² |
| Aqaba Governorate | 164,473 | 6,492.1 km² | 25.3 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aqaba 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 Aqaba
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aqaba
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aqaba
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aqaba
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
Aqaba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,051 | $8,170 | $8,189 | $10,226 | $11,836 | $9,785 | $8,830 | $9,120 |
| Total GDP | $285.1M | $405M | $490.7M | $689.7M | $981.5M | $1.2B | $1B | $1.1B |
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
Aqaba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba | 629,645 tn | 4.13 tn | 290.4 tons/km² |
| Aqaba Governorate | 707,659 tn | 4.3 tn | 109 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 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
Aqaba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 629,645 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 290.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27/15 | 3:34 PM | 5.5 | 63.3 km | 22,000 m | 0km SSE of Nuwaybi`a, Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/07 | 8:38 AM | 4 | 77.3 km | 1,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/05 | 10:57 PM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Jordan-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/01 | 3:39 AM | 4 | 29.6 km | 9,000 m | Jordan-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/99 | 8:42 AM | 4.1 | 20 km | 17,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/99 | 3:35 AM | 4 | 32.2 km | 5,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/99 | 8:19 PM | 3.7 | 70.6 km | 14,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/98 | 12:09 PM | 4.5 | 41.3 km | 16,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/97 | 10:12 AM | 4.4 | 54.9 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/97 | 8:21 AM | 4 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Aqaba
Aqaba (English pronunciation: /ˈækəbə/; alternatively spelled Akaba; Arabic: العقبة), is the only coastal city of Jordan, with an estimated population of 140,000 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). The city's strategic location a..
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