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Ishëm Facts
| Area | 91.6 km² |
| Population | 4,485 |
| Male Population | 2,258 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,227 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -41.9% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years (Male: 31.4, Female: 33.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,823 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.54528, 19.60000 |
| Postal Codes | 1507, 2015 |
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Ishëm Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 8,428 | 7,723 | 5,504 | 4,485 | 3,745 | 3,084 |
| Population Density | 44.8 / km² | 92 / km² | 84.3 / km² | 60.1 / km² | 49 / km² | 40.9 / km² | 33.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIshëm Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 41.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishëm | +9.4% | -46.8% | -41.9% |
| Durrës County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ishëm Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishëm | 32.7 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Durrës County | 32.7 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ishëm Population Density
Population Density: 49 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishëm | 4,485 | 91.6 km² | 49 / km² |
| Durrës County | 283,818 | 774 km² | 367 / 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
Ishëm 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
Ishëm Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,575 | $5,053 | $6,236 | $8,572 | $12,940 | $12,819 | $14,138 | $15,823 |
| Total GDP | $16.7M | $12.5M | $14M | $16.4M | $20.7M | $17M | $14.3M | $14.8M |
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
Ishëm CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishëm | 10,079 tn | 2.25 tn | 110.1 tons/km² |
| Durrës County | 728,822 tn | 2.57 tn | 941.6 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
Ishëm CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,079 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 110.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/19 | 8:58 AM | 4.5 | 6.4 km | 10,000 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.1 | 13.9 km | 7,520 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 2:09 AM | 3.5 | 9.6 km | 10,000 m | 16km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 12:48 AM | 4.2 | 10.5 km | 11,670 m | 15km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:33 PM | 3.3 | 18.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 11:24 AM | 4.4 | 15 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:08 AM | 4.3 | 12.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:01 AM | 5.1 | 11.1 km | 22,000 m | 8km NW of Vore, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/18 | 3:04 PM | 4.3 | 22.2 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of Lezhe, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/14 | 5:32 PM | 4.3 | 6.1 km | 14,900 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ishëm
Ishëm is a former municipality in the Durrës County, western Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Durrës. The population at the 2011 census was 3,262. The population at the 2011 census was 5,001. Is..
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