Categories in Agadez
Alternative Fuel StationCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationImport Export CompanyClothing storesSewing ShopGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationReligionConstruction of buildingsInterior Construction ContractorEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolBakeriesGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesTailorFinancial InstitutionMoney Transfer ServiceCemeteryHospitalsMedical clinicBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketNight ClubFreight forwardingHotels and motelsLodgingTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Agadez
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 46 |
| Education | 45 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Gas station | 18 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Mosques | 14 |
| Shopping other | 13 |
| Public administration | 11 |
| Apartments | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Finance other | 8 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
Agadez Facts
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population | 267,116 |
| Male Population | 136,943 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 130,173 (48.7%) |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14584.8% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,186 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.97333, 7.99111 |
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Agadez Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 1,609 | 1,819 | 97,899 | 267,116 | 313,779 | 366,755 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 123.2 / km² | 139.3 / km² | 7,494.7 / km² | 20,449.1 / km² | 24,021.4 / km² | 28,076.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAgadez Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14584.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agadez | — | +16501.4% | +14584.8% |
| Agadez Region | — | — | — |
| Niger | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Agadez Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agadez | 15.9 yrs | 16 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Agadez Region | 15.9 yrs | 16 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Niger | 14.3 yrs | 14.8 yrs | 13.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Agadez Population Density
Population Density: 20,449 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agadez | 267,116 | 13.1 km² | 20,449 / km² |
| Agadez Region | 560,836 | 623,591.1 km² | 0.9 / 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
Agadez Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Agadez Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $873 | $770 | $761 | $848 | $989 | $1,053 | $1,122 | $1,186 |
| Total GDP | $78.9M | $81M | $94.3M | $124.6M | $173.4M | $220.6M | $279.5M | $317.9M |
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
Agadez CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agadez | 41,821 tn | 0.16 tn | 3,201.6 tons/km² |
| Agadez Region | 83,603 tn | 0.15 tn | 0.1 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
Agadez CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,821 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,201.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Agadez
Agadez, formerly spelled Agades, is the largest city in central Niger, with a population of 88,569 (2005 census). It lies in the Sahara and is the capital of Aïr, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations. The city is also the capital of the A..
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