Categories in Gao
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gao
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 29 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Mosques | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 13 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Apartments | 8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Electronics stores | 7 |
| Other membership organizations | 7 |
| Buses and trains | 6 |
| Museums | 5 |
Gao Facts
| Area | 26005.8 km² |
| Population | 367,740 |
| Male Population | 184,090 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 183,650 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +402.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +128.1% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.3, Female: 16.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,542 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sosso-Kiora, Dioula Bougou |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.27167, -0.04472 |
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Gao Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,171 | 112,813 | 161,190 | 291,693 | 367,740 | 447,937 | 539,038 |
| Population Density | 2.8 / km² | 4.3 / km² | 6.2 / km² | 11.2 / km² | 14.1 / km² | 17.2 / km² | 20.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGao Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 128.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao | +402.6% | +226% | +128.1% |
| Gao Region | — | — | — |
| Mali | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gao Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao | 16 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Gao Region | 16 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.2 yrs |
| Mali | 16.1 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gao Population Density
Population Density: 14.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao | 367,740 | 26,005.8 km² | 14.1 / km² |
| Gao Region | 678,995 | 177,825.5 km² | 3.8 / km² |
| Mali | 17.7 million | 1,252,394 km² | 14.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gao Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gao
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
Gao Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,202 | $1,345 | $1,601 | $1,422 | $2,260 | $2,160 | $1,461 | $1,542 |
| Total GDP | $166.3M | $199.3M | $268.8M | $288.7M | $570.4M | $663.2M | $537.5M | $617.9M |
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
Gao CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao | 50,622 tn | 0.14 tn | 1.9 tons/km² |
| Gao Region | 93,515 tn | 0.14 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Mali | 2,464,946 tn | 0.14 tn | 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
Gao CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 50,622 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Gao
Gao /ɡaʊ/ is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger, 320 km (200 mi) east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction with the Tilemsi valley. much of its history Gao was an important comm..
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