Synej Facts
| Area | 42.1 km² |
| Population | 5,556 |
| Male Population | 2,748 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,808 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +42.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.1% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 31.8, Female: 32.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $66,632 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.18000, 19.54250 |
| Postal Codes | 2505 |
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Synej Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,890 | 8,271 | 8,069 | 5,956 | 5,556 | 4,717 | 3,896 |
| Population Density | 92.5 / km² | 196.6 / km² | 191.8 / km² | 141.6 / km² | 132.1 / km² | 112.1 / km² | 92.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSynej Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synej | +42.8% | -32.8% | -31.1% |
| Tirana County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Synej Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synej | 32.2 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Tirana County | 32.2 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Synej Population Density
Population Density: 132 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synej | 5,556 | 42.1 km² | 132 / km² |
| Tirana County | 877,998 | 1,630.7 km² | 538 / 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
Synej 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
Synej Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,905 | $5,441 | $6,888 | $12,487 | $18,513 | $41,032 | $50,368 | $66,632 |
| Total GDP | $2.2M | $1.8M | $1.9M | $2.9M | $3.7M | $7.3M | $8.3M | $10.4M |
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
Synej CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synej | 13,405 tn | 2.41 tn | 318.7 tons/km² |
| Tirana County | 2,685,607 tn | 3.06 tn | 1,646.9 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
Synej CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,405 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 318.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/18 | 1:05 PM | 4.6 | 16 km | 10,000 m | 8km WSW of Rrogozhine, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.1 | 31.7 km | 7,520 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:33 PM | 3.3 | 28.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 11:24 AM | 4.4 | 27.5 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:08 AM | 4.3 | 32 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:01 AM | 5.1 | 29.8 km | 22,000 m | 8km NW of Vore, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/16 | 1:09 PM | 4.4 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km WSW of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/14 | 2:40 PM | 4.4 | 15.3 km | 28,260 m | 2km SSE of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/14 | 7:39 AM | 4.1 | 21.5 km | 18,830 m | 3km NW of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/14 | 7:15 AM | 4.5 | 22 km | 23,180 m | 3km NNE of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Synej
Synej is a village and a former municipality situated in the central plains of Albania's Western Lowlands region. It is part of Tirana County. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Kavajë. The population at t..
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