Velabisht Facts
| Area | 120.3 km² |
| Population | 8,155 |
| Male Population | 4,106 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,049 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.7% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 35.7, Female: 38.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,738 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.70167, 19.93222 |
| Postal Codes | 5012 |
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Velabisht Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,465 | 12,947 | 12,673 | 8,824 | 8,155 | 7,141 | 5,906 |
| Population Density | 62 / km² | 107.6 / km² | 105.3 / km² | 73.3 / km² | 67.8 / km² | 59.4 / km² | 49.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVelabisht Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 35.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velabisht | +9.2% | -37% | -35.7% |
| Berat County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Velabisht Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velabisht | 37.2 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
| Berat County | 37.1 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Velabisht Population Density
Population Density: 67.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velabisht | 8,155 | 120.3 km² | 67.8 / km² |
| Berat County | 131,465 | 1,800.4 km² | 73 / 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
Velabisht 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
Velabisht Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,992 | $3,829 | $5,166 | $7,218 | $8,103 | $9,636 | $10,979 | $12,738 |
| Total GDP | $449.3M | $427.9M | $544.2M | $690.1M | $692M | $739.8M | $743.9M | $814.5M |
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
Velabisht CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velabisht | 20,490 tn | 2.51 tn | 170.3 tons/km² |
| Berat County | 328,266 tn | 2.5 tn | 182.3 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
Velabisht CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,490 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 170.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/18 | 4:54 AM | 4.5 | 28.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Memaliaj, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/17 | 12:13 AM | 4 | 23.1 km | 12,120 m | 1km NE of Patos Fshat, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/17 | 5:07 PM | 4.5 | 15.9 km | 5,000 m | 6km NW of Kucove, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/14 | 4:43 AM | 4.6 | 28.8 km | 14,000 m | 10km SSE of Cerrik, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/14 | 12:59 AM | 5 | 26.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Cerrik, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/14 | 10:13 AM | 4 | 20.2 km | 3,000 m | 3km S of Roskovec, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/13 | 4:43 PM | 4.2 | 22.5 km | 17,090 m | 5km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/12 | 7:06 PM | 3.9 | 15.7 km | 16,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/11 | 4:16 PM | 4.5 | 6 km | 6,900 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 5:23 AM | 3.6 | 25 km | 4,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Velabisht
Velabisht is a village and a former municipality in Berat County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Berat. The population at the 2011 census was 8,453.
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