Caia, Mozambique Facts
| Area | 1712.3 km² |
| Population | 82,110 |
| Male Population | 39,395 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 42,715 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +277.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.2% |
| Median Age | 14.3 years (Male: 13.8, Female: 14.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,168 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.82028, 35.34417 |
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Caia, Mozambique Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,745 | 33,534 | 49,397 | 79,503 | 82,110 | 91,898 | 100,902 |
| Population Density | 12.7 / km² | 19.6 / km² | 28.8 / km² | 46.4 / km² | 48 / km² | 53.7 / km² | 58.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCaia, Mozambique Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 66.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caia, Mozambique | +277.6% | +144.9% | +66.2% |
| Sofala Province | — | — | — |
| Mozambique | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caia, Mozambique Median Age
Median Age: 14.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caia, Mozambique | 14.3 yrs | 14.8 yrs | 13.8 yrs |
| Sofala Province | 16.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Caia, Mozambique Population Density
Population Density: 48 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caia, Mozambique | 82,110 | 1,712.3 km² | 48 / km² |
| Sofala Province | 2.2 million | 67,749.5 km² | 31.9 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caia, Mozambique Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
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
Caia, Mozambique Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $281 | $316 | $453 | $739 | $829 | $1,018 | $1,188 | $1,168 |
| Total GDP | $5M | $6M | $10.1M | $22.7M | $34.6M | $55.1M | $80.3M | $84.6M |
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
Caia, Mozambique CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caia, Mozambique | 17,864 tn | 0.22 tn | 10.4 tons/km² |
| Sofala Province | 467,733 tn | 0.22 tn | 6.9 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 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
Caia, Mozambique CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,864 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/19 | 10:31 PM | 4.1 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | 29km SW of Nsanje, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/18 | 2:01 AM | 4.1 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km ESE of Nsanje, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/17 | 4:43 PM | 5.1 | 30 km | 10,000 m | 115km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/16 | 3:31 AM | 4.6 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | 124km N of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/15 | 9:10 AM | 4.6 | 31.4 km | 10,000 m | 102km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/10 | 12:35 PM | 4.4 | 34.1 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/10 | 5:31 PM | 4.2 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/09 | 2:29 PM | 4.6 | 31.8 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/04 | 6:22 PM | 4.7 | 62.9 km | 33,300 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/92 | 1:37 AM | 3.9 | 87.2 km | 33,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Caia, Mozambique
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