Abalak Facts
| Area | 11239.1 km² |
| Population | 482,906 |
| Male Population | 249,074 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 233,832 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3900.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +364.0% |
| Median Age | 14 years (Male: 13, Female: 15.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,000 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.45090, 6.27930 |
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Abalak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,070 | 35,167 | 104,081 | 398,107 | 482,906 | 613,266 | 762,677 |
| Population Density | 1.1 / km² | 3.1 / km² | 9.3 / km² | 35.4 / km² | 43 / km² | 54.6 / km² | 67.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAbalak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 364% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abalak | +3900.9% | +1273.2% | +364% |
| Tahoua Region | — | — | — |
| Niger | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abalak Median Age
Median Age: 14 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abalak | 14 yrs | 15.4 yrs | 13 yrs |
| Tahoua Region | 14.2 yrs | 15.1 yrs | 13.4 yrs |
| Niger | 14.3 yrs | 14.8 yrs | 13.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Abalak Population Density
Population Density: 43 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abalak | 482,906 | 11,239.1 km² | 43 / km² |
| Tahoua Region | 4 million | 106,338.2 km² | 37.3 / km² |
| Niger | 19.8 million | 1,180,011.4 km² | 16.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abalak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1970 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
Abalak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $848 | $772 | $779 | $624 | $913 | $786 | $938 | $1,000 |
| Total GDP | $39.7M | $46.1M | $65.1M | $84.7M | $202.7M | $275.3M | $439.5M | $517.2M |
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
Abalak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abalak | 71,030 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.3 tons/km² |
| Tahoua Region | 583,284 tn | 0.15 tn | 5.5 tons/km² |
| Niger | 2,935,169 tn | 0.15 tn | 2.5 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
Abalak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 71,030 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6.3 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.
Abalak
Abalak (or Abalagh) is a town located in the Tahoua Region, Abalak Department of northern Niger. It is both a town and Commune: a local administrative division. It is the seat (Chef-lieu) of Abalak Department, one of eight subdivisions of Tahoua Regi..
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