Categories in Eket
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersAgricultural ProductionAluminum SupplierBeverage DistributorCommercial PrinterComputer hardware manufacturerDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Equipment SupplierEquipment supplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFood ProducerFood Products SupplierGeneral chemical wholesaleGenerator ShopHair Extensions SupplierHousehold Goods WholesalerOil and gas exploration servicePharmaceutical Products WholesalerPoultry FarmWholesalersBoutiqueCleanersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderApostolic ChurchAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchReligionReligious InstitutionReligious OrganizationCell phone accessory storeComputer Accessories StoreComputer Repair Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Eket
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 131 |
| Shopping other | 127 |
| Shopping | 113 |
| Education | 110 |
| Religion | 97 |
| Clothing stores | 83 |
| Corporate management | 78 |
| Hotels and motels | 71 |
| Electronics stores | 68 |
| General contractors | 64 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Gas station | 54 |
| Hospitals | 47 |
| Other accommodation | 46 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 43 |
| Beauty salons | 43 |
| Parking lots and garages | 40 |
| Technical construction services | 37 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 36 |
Eket Facts
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population | 147,649 |
| Male Population | 76,027 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 71,622 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.0% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 21) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,457 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mkpok |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.64231, 7.92438 |
| Postal Codes | 524101, 524102, 524103, 524104 |
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Eket Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,126 | 108,073 | 139,287 | 200,563 | 147,649 | 164,160 | 182,264 |
| Population Density | 6,322.3 / km² | 9,606.5 / km² | 12,381.1 / km² | 17,827.8 / km² | 13,124.4 / km² | 14,592 / km² | 16,201.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEket Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eket | +107.6% | +36.6% | +6% |
| Akwa Ibom | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Eket Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eket | 20.8 yrs | 21 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Akwa Ibom | 20.5 yrs | 21 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Eket Population Density
Population Density: 13,124 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eket | 147,649 | 11.3 km² | 13,124 / km² |
| Akwa Ibom | 5 million | 6,743.2 km² | 743 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Eket Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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 Eket
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Eket
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
Eket Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,937 | $3,466 | $3,404 | $3,982 | $5,740 | $6,056 | $5,031 | $5,457 |
| Total GDP | $399M | $398.5M | $445.3M | $600.3M | $1B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.3B |
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
Eket CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eket | 97,010 tn | 0.66 tn | 8,623.1 tons/km² |
| Akwa Ibom | 3,066,731 tn | 0.61 tn | 454.8 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 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
Eket CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 97,010 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,623.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Eket
Eket is the second largest city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The name also refers to the indigenous ethnic group of the region and to their language. The city itself, an industrial city that in recent years has become a conurbation engulfing separate..
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