Categories in Mombasa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mombasa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,197 | 46 years |
| Education | 1,226 | 28 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,079 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,078 | — |
| Restaurants | 975 | 26 years |
| Hairdressers | 963 | — |
| Corporate management | 833 | 20 years |
| Religion | 816 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 803 | 16 years |
| Beauty salons | 797 | — |
| Shopping other | 716 | — |
| Electronics stores | 650 | 14 years |
| Hardware store | 635 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 611 | — |
| Other accommodation | 588 | 32 years |
| Department stores | 587 | — |
| Cafes | 587 | — |
Mombasa Facts
| Area | 81.4 km² |
| Population | 1,093,107 |
| Male Population | 565,918 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 527,189 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +340.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +79.3% |
| Median Age | 22.8 years (Male: 24.1, Female: 21.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,522 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Makadara, Kisauni, Ngomani, Bamburi, Kinyozi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.05466, 39.66359 |
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Mombasa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 248,370 | 448,780 | 609,814 | 880,119 | 1,093,107 | 1,279,258 | 1,530,263 |
| Population Density | 3,049.8 / km² | 5,510.7 / km² | 7,488.1 / km² | 10,807.3 / km² | 13,422.6 / km² | 15,708.5 / km² | 18,790.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMombasa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 79.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | +340.1% | +143.6% | +79.3% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mombasa Median Age
Median Age: 22.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | 22.8 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mombasa Population Density
Population Density: 13,423 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | 1.1 million | 81.4 km² | 13,423 / 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
Mombasa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Mombasa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mombasa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mombasa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mombasa
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
Mombasa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,939 | $6,449 | $7,196 | $7,013 | $9,543 | $9,576 | $11,428 | $12,522 |
| Total GDP | $2.8B | $3.2B | $4.2B | $4.7B | $7.3B | $8.6B | $12B | $14.1B |
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
Mombasa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | 859,597 tn | 0.79 tn | 10,555.3 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
Mombasa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 859,597 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.79 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,555.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (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, 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/08 | 3:31 PM | 4.5 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/07 | 12:56 PM | 4.9 | 45.6 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/06 | 9:53 PM | 4.2 | 11.3 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/95 | 12:22 PM | 4.9 | 26.6 km | 33,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/90 | 11:05 PM | 5.5 | 29.8 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mombasa
Mombasa (/məmˈbɑːsə/; Kenyan English: [mɔmˈbɑːsə]) is a city on the coast of Kenya. It is the nation's second-largest city, after the capital Nairobi, with an estimated population of 1.2 million people in 2014. Administratively, Mombasa is the capita..
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