Categories in Karachi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karachi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 14,314 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 12,995 | 21 years |
| Education | 12,450 | 26 years |
| Electronics stores | 9,601 | 18 years |
| Real estate | 9,509 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 8,894 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 7,127 | 29 years |
| Mosques | 6,299 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 5,907 | 28 years |
| Apartments | 5,131 | 38 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 4,846 | 36 years |
| Hospitals | 3,926 | 34 years |
Karachi Facts
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population | 440,079 |
| Male Population | 229,909 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 210,170 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +153.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.9% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 22.6) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Saddar, P.E.C.H.S Block 2 Block 2 PECHS, Civil Lines, Sindh Industrial Trading Estate, Block 5 Clifton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pakistan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.90560, 67.08220 |
| Postal Codes | 74000, 74200, 74400, 74550, 74600, More |
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Karachi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 173,742 | 268,985 | 310,226 | 411,940 | 440,079 |
| Population Density | 15,617.3 / km² | 24,178.4 / km² | 27,885.5 / km² | 37,028.3 / km² | 39,557.7 / km² |
Karachi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | +137.1% | +53.1% | +32.8% |
| Sindh | +173.7% | +71.6% | +34.6% |
| Pakistan | +183.1% | +75.7% | +36.7% |
Karachi Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 23.1 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Sindh | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Pakistan | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
Karachi Population Density
Population Density: 39,558 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 440,079 | 11.1 km² | 39,558 / km² |
| Sindh | 41.5 million | 140,649.1 km² | 295 / km² |
| Pakistan | 188.8 million | 876,288.9 km² | 215 / km² |
Karachi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- 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 Karachi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Karachi
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Karachi
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Karachi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karachi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Karachi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 400,735 tn | 0.91 tn | 36,021.2 tons/km² |
| Sindh | 38,144,830 tn | 0.92 tn | 271.2 tons/km² |
| Pakistan | 148,464,575 tn | 0.79 tn | 169.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 400,735 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 36,021.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/18 | 5:39 PM | 4.4 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | 53km E of Uthal, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/13 | 7:15 PM | 4.2 | 85.3 km | 14,030 m | 78km W of Jamshoro, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/12 | 3:35 PM | 4 | 33.6 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/10 | 1:20 AM | 4.4 | 79 km | 29,800 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/07 | 7:31 AM | 4 | 78.5 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/02 | 10:12 PM | 3.8 | 83.9 km | 33,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/98 | 1:17 AM | 4.5 | 74.4 km | 33,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/98 | 11:10 PM | 3.8 | 77 km | 10,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/92 | 12:32 PM | 3.6 | 78.2 km | 33,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/92 | 11:27 PM | 3.7 | 68.7 km | 33,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
Karachi
Karachi (Urdu: کراچی / ALA-LC: Karācī IPA: [kəˈrɑːˌtʃi]) is the largest city of Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh, its largest city, as well as one of the largest and most populous metropolitan cities in the world. Karachi metro has ..
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