Druskininkai municipality: population and statistics
Druskininkai municipality has a population of 20,079 (2025) across 453.9 km², or 44.2 people per km². It ranks 41 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,079 residents
- 453.9 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Alytus County, Druskininkai municipality ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of women: 54.8% in Druskininkai municipality, compared with an average of 53.2% in Alytus County and 52.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 969 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alytus County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Alytus County for “Share of women”.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 63,571 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lazdijai District Municipality, 26.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alytus City Municipality (50,741 residents), 43 km away.
Druskininkai municipality in numbers
All indicators for Druskininkai municipality
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Druskininkai municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 11.6% | 12.4% | ranked 32 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.3% | 24.8% | 23.3% | ranked 16 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 54.8% | 53.2% | 52.6% | ranked 3 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 50.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 11 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 27 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Druskininkai municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Druskininkai municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 15.6% | 15.6% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Druskininkai municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 216 no. | 296 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 3 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10.7 no. | 2.2 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 3 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 3,091 no. | 3,766 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 3 of 60 |
Population of Druskininkai municipality over time
Druskininkai municipality had 21,043 residents in 2015 and 20,079 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,088 |
| 2021 | 20,049 |
| 2022 | 19,843 |
| 2023 | 20,094 |
| 2024 | 20,097 |
| 2025 | 20,079 |
Where is Druskininkai municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Lazdijai District Municipality27 km · 16,951
- Alytus City Municipality43 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality43 km · 25,369
- Varėna District Municipality45 km · 19,771
- Birštonas Municipality63 km · 4,101
- Kalvarija Municipality66 km · 9,592
- Marijampolė Municipality72 km · 54,133
- Prienai District Municipality72 km · 24,506
Sunshine and temperatures: Druskininkai municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Druskininkai municipality?
Druskininkai municipality has 20,079 residents (2025), ranking 41 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Druskininkai municipality?
Druskininkai municipality covers 453.9 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Druskininkai municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Druskininkai municipality went from 21,043 to 20,079, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Druskininkai municipality?
Druskininkai municipality is in Alytus County. Latitude 54.017, longitude 23.967.
Share of women: what is the figure for Druskininkai municipality?
In Druskininkai municipality, “Share of women” stands at 54.8% (2025), ranking 3 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 52.6%.
Number of accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Druskininkai municipality?
In Druskininkai municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments” stands at 216 no. (2024), ranking 3 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 22 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Druskininkai municipality?
In Druskininkai municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 969 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Druskininkai municipality?
The nearest to Druskininkai municipality are Lazdijai District Municipality (27 km), Alytus City Municipality (43 km), Alytus District Municipality (43 km), Varėna District Municipality (45 km), Birštonas Municipality (63 km).
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