Categories in Bosaso
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar repairGas StationNew car dealersBottled Water SupplierFarmingFish ProcessingPharmaceutical CompanyWholesalersClothing storesTelecommunications Service ProviderCommunity CenterGas CompanyGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolHome HelpMiddle SchoolUniversityLibrariesStadiums and arenasBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsHouse SitterNurseries and garden suppliesBanksDental ClinicHome Health Care ServiceHospitalsMedical Center
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bosaso
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 116 |
| Education | 102 |
| Mosques | 89 |
| Hotels and motels | 55 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 53 |
| Hospitals | 43 |
| Apartments | 43 |
| Cafes | 37 |
| Gas station | 35 |
| Electronics stores | 30 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 25 |
Bosaso Facts
| Area | 6579.9 km² |
| Population | 273,590 |
| Male Population | 136,083 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 137,507 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +222.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.5% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $912 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.28421, 49.18158 |
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Bosaso Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84,975 | 138,273 | 161,384 | 235,719 | 273,590 | 312,554 | 357,127 |
| Population Density | 12.9 / km² | 21 / km² | 24.5 / km² | 35.8 / km² | 41.6 / km² | 47.5 / km² | 54.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBosaso Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 69.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosaso | +222% | +97.9% | +69.5% |
| Bari, Somalia | — | — | — |
| Somalia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bosaso Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosaso | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Bari, Somalia | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Somalia | 16 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bosaso Population Density
Population Density: 41.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosaso | 273,590 | 6,579.9 km² | 41.6 / km² |
| Bari, Somalia | 505,723 | 68,231.1 km² | 7.4 / km² |
| Somalia | 8.3 million | 471,815 km² | 17.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bosaso 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
Bosaso Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,768 | $680 | $817 | $1,174 | $1,208 | $988 | $985 | $912 |
| Total GDP | $420.4M | $99.6M | $152.9M | $265.9M | $311.6M | $277.5M | $258.9M | $253.1M |
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
Bosaso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosaso | 18,038 tn | 0.07 tn | 2.7 tons/km² |
| Bari, Somalia | 33,253 tn | 0.07 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Somalia | 559,846 tn | 0.07 tn | 1.2 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
Bosaso CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,038 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.7 tons/km² |
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