Categories in Paarl
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paarl
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 264 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 257 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 213 | 35 years |
| Other accommodation | 166 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 133 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 131 | 46 years |
| Clothing stores | 113 | — |
| Beauty salons | 112 | — |
| Car repair | 102 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 98 | 21 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 96 | — |
Paarl Facts
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population | 100,997 |
| Male Population | 48,959 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 52,038 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +284.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.2% |
| Median Age | 29.4 years (Male: 28.2, Female: 30.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,679 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Lemoenkloof, Charleston Hill, Southern Paarl, Esterville, Hoog-En-Droog |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -33.73378, 18.97523 |
| Postal Codes | 7623, 7624, 7626, 7645, 7646, More |
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Paarl Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,288 | 47,760 | 66,811 | 94,910 | 100,997 | 109,597 | 119,102 |
| Population Density | 1,098.2 / km² | 1,995.2 / km² | 2,791.1 / km² | 3,964.9 / km² | 4,219.2 / km² | 4,578.5 / km² | 4,975.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPaarl Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 51.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paarl | +284.2% | +111.5% | +51.2% |
| Western Cape | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paarl Median Age
Median Age: 29.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paarl | 29.4 yrs | 30.8 yrs | 28.2 yrs |
| Western Cape | 28.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| South Africa | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paarl Population Density
Population Density: 4,219 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paarl | 100,997 | 23.9 km² | 4,219 / km² |
| Western Cape | 6.3 million | 129,462.2 km² | 49 / km² |
| South Africa | 54.3 million | 1,219,846.5 km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paarl Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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 Paarl
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Paarl
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Paarl
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paarl
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
Paarl Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,500 | $6,171 | $6,595 | $8,881 | $7,876 | $7,805 | $6,257 | $6,679 |
| Total GDP | $769.4M | $572.2M | $669.1M | $986.6M | $976.3M | $1.1B | $942.8M | $1B |
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
Paarl CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paarl | 844,387 tn | 8.36 tn | 35,274.6 tons/km² |
| Western Cape | 47,665,323 tn | 7.51 tn | 368.2 tons/km² |
| South Africa | 358,473,408 tn | 6.6 tn | 293.9 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
Paarl CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 844,387 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35,274.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/70 | 7:08 PM | 5.7 | 66.9 km | 10,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/69 | 8:03 PM | 6.3 | 64.2 km | 15,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Paarl
Paarl (/ˈpɑːrl/; Afrikaans: [ˈpɑːrəl]; derived from Parel, meaning Pearl in Dutch) is a town with 191,013 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the third oldest town and European settlement in the Republic of South Africa (a..
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