Lachin Facts
| Area | 1813.0 km² |
| Population | 97,633 |
| Male Population | 48,462 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 49,171 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +66.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 27.9 years (Male: 26.4, Female: 29.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,813 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azerbaijan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.59881, 46.55045 |
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Lachin Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,700 | 77,689 | 86,857 | 98,681 | 97,633 | 99,244 | 100,356 |
| Population Density | 32.4 / km² | 42.9 / km² | 47.9 / km² | 54.4 / km² | 53.9 / km² | 54.7 / km² | 55.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLachin Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachin | +66.3% | +25.7% | +12.4% |
| Lachin District | — | — | — |
| Azerbaijan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lachin Median Age
Median Age: 27.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachin | 27.9 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 26.4 yrs |
| Lachin District | 27.9 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Azerbaijan | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lachin Population Density
Population Density: 53.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachin | 97,633 | 1,813 km² | 53.9 / km² |
| Lachin District | 100,014 | 1,784.7 km² | 56 / km² |
| Azerbaijan | 9.5 million | 86,331.5 km² | 111 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lachin Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Lachin Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,698 | $628 | $829 | $1,371 | $1,846 | $2,461 | $3,116 | $4,813 |
| Total GDP | $107.6M | $39.3M | $52.8M | $93.4M | $128.6M | $183.3M | $244M | $385.5M |
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
Lachin CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachin | 298,231 tn | 3.05 tn | 164.5 tons/km² |
| Lachin District | 305,494 tn | 3.05 tn | 171.2 tons/km² |
| Azerbaijan | 32,778,680 tn | 3.43 tn | 379.7 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
Lachin CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 298,231 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 164.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/17 | 6:17 AM | 3.6 | 40 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 55.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/11 | 9:52 AM | 4 | 77.6 km | 11,100 m | Azerbaijan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/07 | 4:57 PM | 4.1 | 88.4 km | 24,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/01 | 11:22 AM | 4.2 | 71.9 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/01 | 1:46 AM | 4.5 | 89 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/01 | 9:27 AM | 4.2 | 70.9 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/00 | 8:00 PM | 3.4 | 59.8 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/96 | 7:07 AM | 3.9 | 74.5 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lachin
(Azerbaijani: Laçın (Azeri for "hawk"), Armenian: Բերձոր Berdzor; also Abdallyar, Datschin) or Berdzor is a town internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but currently controlled by the de facto independent unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Re..
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