Categories in Misrata
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Misrata
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,041 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 494 |
| Apartments | 417 |
| Cafes | 399 |
| Clothing stores | 353 |
| Mosques | 352 |
| Education | 311 |
| Electronics stores | 308 |
| Car repair | 289 |
| Restaurants | 256 |
| Corporate management | 207 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 206 |
| Hardware store | 205 |
Misrata Facts
| Area | 132.2 km² |
| Population | 267,386 |
| Male Population | 135,633 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 131,753 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +76.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.0% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $22,578 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 51 |
| Neighborhoods | Zawiyat Almahjoub, Abu Rwaiya, Sidharta, Tamina, Al-Shuwaren |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.37535, 15.09254 |
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Misrata Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,904 | 214,637 | 245,319 | 276,599 | 267,386 | 276,963 | 284,939 |
| Population Density | 1,149.2 / km² | 1,623.7 / km² | 1,855.8 / km² | 2,092.5 / km² | 2,022.8 / km² | 2,095.2 / km² | 2,155.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMisrata Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrata | +76% | +24.6% | +9% |
| Misrata District | — | — | — |
| Libya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Misrata Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrata | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Misrata District | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Misrata Population Density
Population Density: 2,023 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrata | 267,386 | 132.2 km² | 2,023 / km² |
| Misrata District | 596,281 | 29,199.8 km² | 20.4 / km² |
| Libya | 6.2 million | 1,614,874.2 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Misrata Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Misrata
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Misrata
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Misrata
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
Misrata Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,934 | $28,071 | $29,074 | $35,315 | $32,633 | $19,750 | $20,149 | $22,578 |
| Total GDP | $2.4B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $3.7B | $3.7B | $2B | $2.4B | $2.8B |
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
Misrata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrata | 1,051,818 tn | 3.93 tn | 7,957 tons/km² |
| Misrata District | 2,361,105 tn | 3.96 tn | 80.9 tons/km² |
| Libya | 24,635,445 tn | 3.96 tn | 15.3 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
Misrata CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,051,818 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,957 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/09 | 11:08 AM | 5 | 21.4 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/99 | 9:42 AM | 4.3 | 73.5 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/99 | 3:39 AM | 3.8 | 72 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/99 | 12:31 PM | 3.9 | 63.1 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/99 | 8:04 AM | 4.1 | 67.6 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/99 | 2:49 PM | 3.8 | 76.1 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/99 | 5:51 AM | 4.5 | 65.7 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Misrata
Misrata /mɪzˈrɑːtə/ (Arabic: مصراتة Miṣrātah, Libyan Arabic: IPA: [məsˤˈrˤɑːtæ]), also spelled Misurata or Misratah, is a city in the Misrata District in northwestern Libya, situated 187 km (116 mi) to the east of Tripoli and 825 km (513 mi) west of..
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