Şəmkir Facts
| Area | 1768.3 km² |
| Population | 215,664 |
| Male Population | 108,323 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 107,341 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +73.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.1% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 28.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,414 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azerbaijan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.82975, 46.01780 |
| Postal Codes | AZ 5700, AZ 5725 |
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Şəmkir Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,191 | 155,645 | 173,796 | 203,059 | 215,664 | 216,759 | 215,683 |
| Population Density | 70.2 / km² | 88 / km² | 98.3 / km² | 114.8 / km² | 122 / km² | 122.6 / km² | 122 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridŞəmkir Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəmkir | +73.7% | +38.6% | +24.1% |
| Shamkir District | — | — | — |
| Azerbaijan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Şəmkir Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəmkir | 27.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Shamkir District | 27.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Azerbaijan | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Şəmkir Population Density
Population Density: 122 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəmkir | 215,664 | 1,768.3 km² | 122 / km² |
| Shamkir District | 202,660 | 1,653.5 km² | 123 / 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
Şəmkir Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Şəmkir Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,175 | $983 | $1,297 | $2,103 | $3,361 | $3,851 | $3,547 | $3,414 |
| Total GDP | $327.3M | $163.9M | $226.6M | $395.1M | $662.5M | $794.4M | $734.6M | $722.7M |
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
Şəmkir CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəmkir | 735,330 tn | 3.41 tn | 415.9 tons/km² |
| Shamkir District | 690,974 tn | 3.41 tn | 417.9 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
Şəmkir CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 735,330 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 415.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/17 | 10:36 PM | 4.1 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Qabaqcol, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/17 | 6:25 PM | 4.7 | 71.1 km | 10,000 m | 17km S of Tsnori, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/15 | 1:20 AM | 4.6 | 75.8 km | 14,920 m | 12km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 45.4 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/12 | 4:29 PM | 4.2 | 97.9 km | 38,300 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/12 | 2:47 PM | 5.1 | 93.7 km | 18,100 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/12 | 4:54 AM | 4.2 | 98.6 km | 17,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/12 | 2:36 PM | 4 | 96.6 km | 11,700 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/12 | 2:15 PM | 5.3 | 99.6 km | 11,900 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/12 | 8:36 AM | 4.2 | 97.8 km | 16,800 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Şəmkir
is a city in and the capital of Shamkir District in western Azerbaijan, located in the northern foothills of the Lesser Caucasus, on the coast of the Chagirchay River on Tbilisi-Yevlakh highway, about 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) from Dallar railway stati..
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