Categories in Tahoua
Gas StationImport Export CompanySewing ShopGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPublic Health DepartmentReligionComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of buildingsInterior Construction ContractorCollegeEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolRestaurantsBanksFinancial InstitutionMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexGated CommunityHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallFreight forwardingHotels and motelsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tahoua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 35 |
| Shopping | 22 |
| Shopping other | 20 |
| Public administration | 16 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Mosques | 12 |
| Electronics stores | 12 |
| Hospitals | 9 |
| Apartments | 7 |
Tahoua Facts
| Area | 7342.0 km² |
| Population | 768,936 |
| Male Population | 374,856 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 394,080 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +478.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +127.0% |
| Median Age | 13.9 years (Male: 13, Female: 14.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,104 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.88880, 5.26920 |
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Tahoua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,823 | 223,830 | 338,735 | 622,940 | 768,936 | 949,714 | 1,165,776 |
| Population Density | 18.1 / km² | 30.5 / km² | 46.1 / km² | 84.8 / km² | 104.7 / km² | 129.4 / km² | 158.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTahoua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 127% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoua | +478.9% | +243.5% | +127% |
| Tahoua Region | — | — | — |
| Niger | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tahoua Median Age
Median Age: 13.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoua | 13.9 yrs | 14.9 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)
Tahoua Population Density
Population Density: 105 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoua | 768,936 | 7,342 km² | 105 / 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
Tahoua 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
Tahoua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $814 | $659 | $690 | $679 | $966 | $945 | $1,093 | $1,104 |
| Total GDP | $187.3M | $183.8M | $235.6M | $279.2M | $487.1M | $579.8M | $816.6M | $900.9M |
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
Tahoua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoua | 113,120 tn | 0.15 tn | 15.4 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
Tahoua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 113,120 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.5) |
| 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.
Tahoua
Tahoua is a city in Niger and the administrative centre of the Department of Tahoua and the larger Tahoua Region. It has a population of 99,900 (2004).
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