Categories in Aktau
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aktau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 260 |
| Corporate management | 239 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Cafes | 138 |
| Apartments | 138 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 108 |
| Car repair | 93 |
| Real estate | 93 |
| Beauty salons | 92 |
| Education | 86 |
| Clothing stores | 61 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 58 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 57 |
| Electronics stores | 57 |
| Hardware store | 54 |
| Banks | 53 |
| Hospitals | 51 |
Aktau Facts
| Area | 368.4 km² |
| Population | 293,984 |
| Male Population | 145,466 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 148,518 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +511.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +108.7% |
| Median Age | 24.9 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 25.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,108 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Microdistrict 14, Microdistrict 11, Baskuduk, Microdistrict 12, 4 шағынаудан |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Kazakhstan Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.65000, 51.16667 |
| Postal Codes | 130000 |
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Aktau Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,087 | 89,850 | 140,860 | 285,010 | 293,984 | 353,495 | 419,205 |
| Population Density | 130.5 / km² | 243.9 / km² | 382.3 / km² | 773.6 / km² | 797.9 / km² | 959.4 / km² | 1,137.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAktau Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 108.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau | +511.4% | +227.2% | +108.7% |
| Mangystau Region | — | — | — |
| Kazakhstan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aktau Median Age
Median Age: 24.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau | 24.9 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Mangystau Region | 24.9 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Kazakhstan | 28.9 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aktau Population Density
Population Density: 798 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau | 293,984 | 368.4 km² | 798 / km² |
| Mangystau Region | 655,312 | 168,411.4 km² | 3.9 / km² |
| Kazakhstan | 17.5 million | 2,720,006.2 km² | 6.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aktau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1940 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 Aktau
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aktau
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aktau
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Aktau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aktau
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
Aktau Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,026 | $6,303 | $10,054 | $23,872 | $37,838 | $36,114 | $32,551 | $35,108 |
| Total GDP | $379.3M | $345.3M | $645.6M | $2B | $4.1B | $5.1B | $5.8B | $6.8B |
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
Aktau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aktau | 3,185,843 tn | 10.84 tn | 8,646.9 tons/km² |
| Mangystau Region | 8,412,555 tn | 12.84 tn | 50 tons/km² |
| Kazakhstan | 190,905,146 tn | 10.92 tn | 70.2 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
Aktau CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,185,843 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,646.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Aktau
Aktau (Kazakh: Ақтау, Qazaq Latin Script: Aqtaw - White Mountain) was known as Shevchenko (Russian: Шевченко) from 1964 to 1991. Its current name means "white mountain" in Kazakh, which may be due to its cliffs that overlook the Caspian. Its former n..
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