Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nikël
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car rental | 20 |
Nikël Facts
| Area | 49.8 km² |
| Population | 11,978 |
| Male Population | 6,014 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 5,964 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +358.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Median Age | 32.6 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 33.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,852 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.44417, 19.74833 |
| Postal Codes | 1504 |
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Nikël Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,611 | 8,865 | 10,941 | 12,653 | 11,978 | 11,757 | 11,118 |
| Population Density | 52.4 / km² | 178 / km² | 219.6 / km² | 254 / km² | 240.5 / km² | 236 / km² | 223.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNikël Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikël | +358.8% | +35.1% | +9.5% |
| Durrës County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nikël Median Age
Median Age: 32.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikël | 32.6 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 31.5 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)
Nikël Population Density
Population Density: 241 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikël | 11,978 | 49.8 km² | 241 / 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
Nikël Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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
Nikël Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,636 | $4,841 | $5,647 | $6,447 | $10,739 | $9,717 | $9,378 | $11,852 |
| Total GDP | $167.7M | $191.9M | $231.9M | $264M | $430.5M | $384.7M | $361.6M | $445.2M |
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
Nikël CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikël | 32,701 tn | 2.73 tn | 656.5 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
Nikël CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,701 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 656.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 | 22.1 km | 10,000 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.1 | 22.8 km | 7,520 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 2:09 AM | 3.5 | 20.3 km | 10,000 m | 16km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 12:48 AM | 4.2 | 20 km | 11,670 m | 15km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 11:24 AM | 4.4 | 19.6 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:08 AM | 4.3 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:01 AM | 5.1 | 13.8 km | 22,000 m | 8km NW of Vore, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 2:15 PM | 4.1 | 11.6 km | 25,920 m | 9km SE of Kruje, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/14 | 5:32 PM | 4.3 | 20.6 km | 14,900 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/14 | 3:12 PM | 4.1 | 16.4 km | 21,000 m | 11km SW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Nikël
Nikël is a village and a former municipality in the Durrës County, western Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Krujë. The population at the 2011 census was 9,518.
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