Categories in Eldoret
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Eldoret
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,472 |
| Real estate | 727 |
| Clothing stores | 571 |
| Hairdressers | 435 |
| Education | 417 |
| Shopping other | 414 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 379 |
| Department stores | 372 |
| Hardware store | 346 |
| Other accommodation | 344 |
| Restaurants | 333 |
| Electronics stores | 332 |
| Beauty salons | 319 |
| Churches | 288 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 277 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 231 |
| Religion | 228 |
Eldoret Facts
| Area | 36.8 km² |
| Population | 286,789 |
| Male Population | 146,417 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 140,372 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +295.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.8% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 18.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,806 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 53 |
| Neighborhoods | Eldoret West, pioneer estate, Leseru, Biashara, Juniorate Village |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.52036, 35.26993 |
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Eldoret Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,613 | 139,036 | 202,269 | 317,724 | 286,789 | 322,467 | 365,586 |
| Population Density | 1,972.5 / km² | 3,776.9 / km² | 5,494.6 / km² | 8,630.9 / km² | 7,790.5 / km² | 8,759.7 / km² | 9,931 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEldoret Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | +295% | +106.3% | +41.8% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Eldoret Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | 18.7 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Eldoret Population Density
Population Density: 7,791 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | 286,789 | 36.8 km² | 7,791 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Eldoret Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Eldoret
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Eldoret
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Eldoret
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Eldoret
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
Eldoret Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,120 | $4,096 | $3,890 | $3,615 | $3,695 | $4,482 | $4,550 | $4,806 |
| Total GDP | $171.9M | $209.7M | $243.1M | $277.4M | $347M | $521M | $647.3M | $737M |
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
Eldoret CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | 249,646 tn | 0.87 tn | 6,781.6 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Eldoret CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 249,646 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,781.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/01 | 1:29 AM | 4.7 | 91.4 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/28 | 2:25 AM | 6.2 | 22.5 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/28 | 7:31 PM | 7 | 68.6 km | 15,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Eldoret
Eldoret is a principal city in western Kenya. It is the capital and largest city in Uasin Gishu County. Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2100 metres above sea level at the airport to more than 2700 metres in ..
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