Categories in Enugu
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Enugu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,247 | — |
| Shopping other | 1,204 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,141 | 17 years |
| Education | 1,137 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 1,108 | — |
| Churches | 1,094 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,066 | — |
| Hospitals | 771 | — |
| Electronics stores | 742 | 14 years |
| Restaurants | 710 | — |
| Specialized design | 612 | — |
| Beauty salons | 590 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 562 | — |
| Gas station | 506 | — |
| Other accommodation | 469 | — |
| Parking lots and garages | 461 | — |
Enugu Facts
| Area | 18.7 km² |
| Population | 140,786 |
| Male Population | 69,118 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 71,668 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +61.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.2% |
| Median Age | 22.5 years (Male: 23.2, Female: 22.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,877 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 42 |
| Neighborhoods | Achara, Uwani, Asata, New Haven, GRA |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.44132, 7.49883 |
| Postal Codes | 400102, 400105, 400106, 400107, 400211, More |
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Enugu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,182 | 97,196 | 118,076 | 156,573 | 140,786 | 162,256 | 190,909 |
| Population Density | 4,665.3 / km² | 5,201.1 / km² | 6,318.4 / km² | 8,378.5 / km² | 7,533.7 / km² | 8,682.6 / km² | 10,215.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEnugu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu | +61.5% | +44.8% | +19.2% |
| Enugu State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Enugu Median Age
Median Age: 22.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu | 22.5 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Enugu State | 21.2 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Enugu Population Density
Population Density: 7,534 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu | 140,786 | 18.7 km² | 7,534 / km² |
| Enugu State | 4 million | 7,561.7 km² | 531 / 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
Enugu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Neighborhoods in Enugu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Enugu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Enugu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Enugu
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
Enugu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,035 | $4,397 | $4,023 | $4,891 | $5,648 | $6,805 | $6,611 | $6,877 |
| Total GDP | $464.4M | $455.9M | $471.5M | $648.9M | $849.4M | $1.2B | $1.2B | $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
Enugu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu | 80,819 tn | 0.57 tn | 4,324.8 tons/km² |
| Enugu State | 2,127,743 tn | 0.53 tn | 281.4 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
Enugu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,819 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,324.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Enugu
Enugu (/eɪˈnuːɡuː/ ay-NOO-goo; Igbo: Énugwú) is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in southeastern Nigeria. The city has a population of 722,664 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo word..
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