Categories in Caracas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Caracas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 4,015 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 3,149 | 23 years |
| Apartments | 3,128 | — |
| Real estate | 3,042 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 2,303 | 35 years |
| Education | 2,141 | 40 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,037 | — |
| Car repair | 1,950 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,435 | 28 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,240 | — |
| Car parts | 1,190 | 14 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,016 | 20 years |
Caracas Facts
| Area | 48.0 km² |
| Population | 666,635 |
| Male Population | 320,471 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 346,164 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.8% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31, Female: 33.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,573 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 212 |
| Neighborhoods | La Candelaria, Sabana Grande, Altamira, Altagracia, El Rosal |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Venezuela Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.48801, -66.87919 |
| Postal Codes | 1010, 1050, 1053, 1060, 1061, More |
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Caracas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 591,944 | 762,642 | 842,027 | 871,749 | 666,635 | 671,483 | 717,052 |
| Population Density | 12,332.2 / km² | 15,888.4 / km² | 17,542.2 / km² | 18,161.4 / km² | 13,888.2 / km² | 13,989.2 / km² | 14,938.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCaracas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | +12.6% | -12.6% | -20.8% |
| Capital District (Venezuela) | — | — | — |
| Venezuela | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caracas Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 32.1 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 31 yrs |
| Capital District (Venezuela) | 31.2 yrs | 32.3 yrs | 30 yrs |
| Venezuela | 27.3 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Caracas Population Density
Population Density: 13,888 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 666,635 | 48 km² | 13,888 / km² |
| Capital District (Venezuela) | 1.9 million | 374.8 km² | 4,987 / km² |
| Venezuela | 30.8 million | 912,498.1 km² | 33.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caracas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Caracas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Caracas
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Caracas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Caracas
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
Caracas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,624 | $22,939 | $21,402 | $22,497 | $25,116 | $23,593 | $7,431 | $6,573 |
| Total GDP | $5.1B | $5.3B | $4.9B | $5.3B | $6.1B | $5.7B | $1.6B | $1.4B |
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
Caracas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 4,083,341 tn | 6.13 tn | 85,069.6 tons/km² |
| Capital District (Venezuela) | 11,615,615 tn | 6.21 tn | 30,987.6 tons/km² |
| Venezuela | 161,060,019 tn | 5.23 tn | 176.5 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
Caracas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,083,341 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 85,069.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/17 | 2:01 PM | 4.5 | 51.9 km | 11,030 m | 25km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/14 | 12:39 PM | 4 | 85.5 km | 7,700 m | 12km ENE of Ocumare de la Costa, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/09 | 9:27 AM | 4 | 35.2 km | 3,500 m | Miranda, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/09 | 9:10 AM | 5.5 | 34.9 km | 6,100 m | Miranda, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/09 | 8:24 PM | 4.3 | 30.1 km | 10,000 m | offshore Vargas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/95 | 12:42 PM | 4.1 | 41.3 km | 10,000 m | Vargas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/86 | 5:25 PM | 4.9 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | Miranda, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/86 | 8:55 PM | 4.8 | 21.1 km | 10,300 m | Miranda, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/80 | 7:44 AM | 4.2 | 83.3 km | 35,000 m | offshore Aragua, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/67 | 12:00 AM | 6.6 | 50 km | 25,000 m | offshore Vargas, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Caracas
Caracas (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈɾakas]), officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital, the center of the Greater Caracas Area, and the largest city of Venezuela. Caracas is located along the Guaire River in the northern part of the coun..
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