Bzhetë Facts
| Area | 295.8 km² |
| Population | 2,088 |
| Male Population | 1,036 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,052 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -43.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -58.4% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 35.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,052 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.31250, 19.55222 |
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Bzhetë Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,691 | 6,334 | 5,018 | 2,912 | 2,088 | 1,679 | 1,323 |
| Population Density | 12.5 / km² | 21.4 / km² | 17 / km² | 9.8 / km² | 7.1 / km² | 5.7 / km² | 4.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBzhetë Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 58.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bzhetë | -43.4% | -67% | -58.4% |
| Shkodër County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bzhetë Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bzhetë | 33.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Shkodër County | 33.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bzhetë Population Density
Population Density: 7.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bzhetë | 2,088 | 295.8 km² | 7.1 / km² |
| Shkodër County | 213,204 | 3,507 km² | 60.8 / km² |
| Albania | 2.9 million | 28,671.4 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bzhetë Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Bzhetë Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,337 | $3,346 | $3,037 | $4,760 | $4,649 | $5,178 | $6,753 | $8,052 |
| Total GDP | $20.4M | $12.2M | $9.8M | $12.9M | $10.4M | $9.6M | $10.4M | $11.4M |
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
Bzhetë CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bzhetë | 5,085 tn | 2.44 tn | 17.2 tons/km² |
| Shkodër County | 524,435 tn | 2.46 tn | 149.5 tons/km² |
| Albania | 7,341,173 tn | 2.55 tn | 256 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
Bzhetë CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,085 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6/15 | 11:58 PM | 4.3 | 15.1 km | 20,700 m | 5km ENE of Tuzi, Montenegro | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/15 | 1:42 PM | 4.4 | 15.8 km | 20,350 m | 3km E of Tuzi, Montenegro | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/10 | 2:25 AM | 4.3 | 17.7 km | 26,600 m | Montenegro | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/08 | 6:19 PM | 3.2 | 19.5 km | 0 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/08 | 8:11 AM | 3.9 | 21.4 km | 1,700 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/08 | 6:52 AM | 4.3 | 26 km | 8,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/08 | 4:16 AM | 4.1 | 22.6 km | 6,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/08 | 2:08 PM | 3 | 20.2 km | 0 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/07 | 2:58 PM | 3 | 22.8 km | 13,800 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/06 | 7:40 PM | 3.7 | 23.9 km | 7,800 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bzhetë
Bzhetë (also known as Bërzhetë) is a settlement in the former Shkrel municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Malësi e Madhe.
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