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Gjegjan Facts
| Area | 158.4 km² |
| Population | 1,661 |
| Male Population | 824 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 837 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -86.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -75.9% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 35.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,789 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.93778, 20.01111 |
| Postal Codes | 4408 |
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Gjegjan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,970 | 12,066 | 6,886 | 2,288 | 1,661 | 1,145 | 781 |
| Population Density | 75.6 / km² | 76.2 / km² | 43.5 / km² | 14.4 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 7.2 / km² | 4.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGjegjan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 75.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjegjan | -86.1% | -86.2% | -75.9% |
| Shkodër County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gjegjan Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjegjan | 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)
Gjegjan Population Density
Population Density: 10.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjegjan | 1,661 | 158.4 km² | 10.5 / 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
Gjegjan 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
Gjegjan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,810 | $2,896 | $3,267 | $5,098 | $6,510 | $6,967 | $7,566 | $8,789 |
| Total GDP | $36.9M | $22.6M | $19.1M | $21.2M | $19M | $14.4M | $11M | $11.2M |
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
Gjegjan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjegjan | 4,045 tn | 2.44 tn | 25.5 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
Gjegjan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,045 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12/19 | 3:37 PM | 4.4 | 12.5 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/17 | 8:58 AM | 4 | 19.7 km | 7,270 m | 17km WSW of Kukes, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/17 | 1:53 PM | 4.8 | 14.6 km | 27,750 m | 8km NE of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/16 | 5:08 AM | 4.3 | 13.5 km | 9,220 m | 9km N of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/15 | 1:56 AM | 4.6 | 16.5 km | 21,310 m | 8km NE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/13 | 7:20 AM | 4 | 16 km | 11,100 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/10 | 7:56 AM | 4.2 | 5.6 km | 38,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/08 | 7:39 PM | 4 | 24.7 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/08 | 10:09 AM | 4.4 | 10.3 km | 42,600 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/07 | 4:20 AM | 4.5 | 23.3 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gjegjan
Gjegjan is a village and a former municipality in the Shkodër County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Pukë. The population at the 2011 census was 2,846.
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