Categories in Ilorin
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ilorin
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 780 |
| Shopping | 577 |
| Education | 478 |
| Clothing stores | 413 |
| Specialized design | 361 |
| Beauty salons | 270 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 261 |
| Churches | 242 |
| Corporate management | 226 |
| Electronics stores | 212 |
| Gas station | 197 |
| Business services | 189 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
Ilorin Facts
| Area | 90.9 km² |
| Population | 664,554 |
| Male Population | 329,418 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 335,136 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +148.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.1% |
| Median Age | 19.9 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 20.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,033 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 31 |
| Neighborhoods | Oja Oba, Tanke, tanke, Ganmo, South |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.49664, 4.54214 |
| Postal Codes | 240211, 240212, 240213, 240221, 240222, More |
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Ilorin Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 267,749 | 373,409 | 477,692 | 640,827 | 664,554 | 753,995 | 875,762 |
| Population Density | 2,946.3 / km² | 4,109 / km² | 5,256.6 / km² | 7,051.7 / km² | 7,312.8 / km² | 8,297.1 / km² | 9,637 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIlorin Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin | +148.2% | +78% | +39.1% |
| Kwara | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ilorin Median Age
Median Age: 19.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin | 19.9 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Kwara | 18.1 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ilorin Population Density
Population Density: 7,313 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin | 664,554 | 90.9 km² | 7,313 / km² |
| Kwara | 3 million | 33,634.4 km² | 90.1 / 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
Ilorin Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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 Ilorin
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ilorin
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ilorin
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ilorin
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
Ilorin Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,028 | $1,552 | $1,482 | $2,642 | $3,704 | $3,868 | $4,058 | $4,033 |
| Total GDP | $72.2M | $61.7M | $65.8M | $140.3M | $235M | $286.2M | $333.4M | $347M |
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
Ilorin CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin | 343,739 tn | 0.52 tn | 3,782.5 tons/km² |
| Kwara | 1,482,597 tn | 0.49 tn | 44.1 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
Ilorin CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 343,739 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,782.5 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.
Ilorin
Ilorin is the state capital of Kwara in Western Nigeria. As of 2007, it had a population of 847,582, making it the 13th largest city in Nigeria by population.
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