Ghat District
District of Libya
Ghat is one of the districts of Libya. Its capital is Ghat. To the west, Ghat borders two provinces of Algeria: Tamanghasset in the far southwest, and Illizi Province. It also has a short border with the Agadez Department of Niger in the far south. Domestically, it borders Wadi Al Shatii in north, Wadi Al Hayaa in northeast and Murzuq in the east. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Ghat District | 50,340 km² |
| Population | 25,743 |
| Male Population | 13,059 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 12,684 (49.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +139.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 23.8 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
Map of Ghat District
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,751 | 18,036 | 21,886 | 25,743 |
| Population Density | 0.21 / km² | 0.36 / km² | 0.43 / km² | 0.51 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.6% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghat District | +139.4% | +42.7% | +17.6% |
| Libya | +139.8% | +43% | +17.7% |
Population By Age and Gender
Ghat District Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,432 | 1,364 | 2,797 |
| 5-9 | 1,308 | 1,256 | 2,564 |
| 10-14 | 1,347 | 1,291 | 2,638 |
| 15-19 | 1,412 | 1,372 | 2,785 |
| 20-24 | 1,407 | 1,378 | 2,786 |
| 25-29 | 1,395 | 1,357 | 2,753 |
| 30-34 | 1,209 | 1,185 | 2,395 |
| 35-39 | 949 | 950 | 1,899 |
| 40-44 | 685 | 685 | 1,370 |
| 45-49 | 489 | 478 | 968 |
| 50-54 | 314 | 330 | 645 |
| 55-59 | 298 | 296 | 594 |
| 60-64 | 249 | 213 | 463 |
| 65-69 | 208 | 181 | 389 |
| 70-74 | 147 | 134 | 281 |
| 75-79 | 112 | 110 | 222 |
| 80-84 | 59 | 60 | 120 |
| 85 Plus | 37 | 44 | 82 |
Population Density
Population Density: 0.51 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghat District | 25,743 | 50,340 km² | 0.51 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3,709 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 4,173 | 1.2% | 46 |
| 200 | 4,636 | 1.1% | 46 |
| 300 | 4,173 | -1% | -46 |
| 400 | 3,709 | -1.2% | -46 |
| 500 | 3,894 | 0.5% | 18 |
| 600 | 4,080 | 0.5% | 18 |
| 700 | 4,265 | 0.4% | 18 |
| 800 | 4,451 | 0.4% | 18 |
| 900 | 4,543 | 0.2% | 9 |
| 1000 | 4,636 | 0.2% | 9 |
| 1100 | 3,245 | -3.5% | -139 |
| 1200 | 1,855 | -5.4% | -139 |
| 1300 | 2,782 | 4.1% | 92 |
| 1400 | 3,709 | 2.9% | 92 |
| 1500 | 4,636 | 2.3% | 92 |
| 1600 | 4,636 | 0% | 0 |
| 1700 | 4,636 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 2,529 | -5.9% | -210 |
| 1900 | 2,848 | 1.2% | 31 |
| 1910 | 2,956 | 3.8% | 108 |
| 1920 | 2,950 | -0.2% | -6 |
| 1930 | 2,939 | -0.4% | -11 |
| 1940 | 3,757 | 27.8% | 818 |
| 1950 | 4,311 | 14.7% | 554 |
| 1960 | 5,681 | 31.8% | 1,370 |
| 1970 | 8,445 | 48.7% | 2,764 |
| 1990 | 18,036 | 46.1% | 4,795 |
| 2000 | 21,886 | 21.3% | 3,850 |
| 2020 | 28,032 | 13.2% | 3,073 |
| 2030 | 31,094 | 10.9% | 3,062 |
| 2040 | 34,133 | 9.8% | 3,039 |
| 2050 | 35,908 | 5.2% | 1,775 |
| 2060 | 37,399 | 4.2% | 1,491 |
| 2070 | 37,409 | 0% | 10 |
| 2080 | 37,386 | -0.1% | -23 |
| 2090 | 37,140 | -0.7% | -246 |
| 2100 | 35,842 | -3.5% | -1,298 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Districts in Libya
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Batnan, Libya | 79,721.9 km² | 172,636 | 5.61 / mi² |
| Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Libya | 8,388.5 km² | 228,235 | 70.5 / mi² |
| Al Jufrah, Libya | 1,333.4 km² | 88,435 | 171.8 / mi² |
| Al Marqab, Libya | 7,993 km² | 597,728 | 193.7 / mi² |
| Al Wahat District | 197,448.3 km² | 198,148 | 2.6 / mi² |
| Benghazi District | 12,961.3 km² | 736,945 | 147.3 / mi² |
| Derna District | 21,148.8 km² | 177,649 | 21.8 / mi² |
| Jufra | 115,068.4 km² | 57,822 | 1.3 / mi² |
| Kufra District | 420,574.9 km² | 53,631 | 0.33 / mi² |
| Marj District | 11,411.9 km² | 213,899 | 48.5 / mi² |
| Misrata District | 26,239.2 km² | 416,182 | 41.1 / mi² |
| Murzuq District | 280,514.6 km² | 87,423 | 0.81 / mi² |
| Nalut, Libya | 66,582.2 km² | 110,859 | 4.31 / mi² |
| Sabha District | 17,232.1 km² | 147,822 | 22.2 / mi² |
| Sirte District | 69,496.6 km² | 155,345 | 5.79 / mi² |
| The Five Points, Libya | 5,817.3 km² | 315,020 | 140.3 / mi² |
| Tripoli, Libya | 2,581 km² | 1.3 million | 1,298 / mi² |
| Wadi al Hayaa District | 32,399.2 km² | 84,626 | 6.76 / mi² |
| Wadi al Shatii District | 95,945.5 km² | 87,244 | 2.36 / mi² |
| Western Mountains, Libya | 88,765.5 km² | 326,398 | 9.52 / mi² |
| Zawiya District | 3,330.3 km² | 672,202 | 522.8 / mi² |
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