Lazdijai District Municipality: population and statistics
Lazdijai District Municipality has a population of 16,951 (2025) across 1,309.0 km², or 12.9 people per km². It ranks 48 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,951 residents
- 1,309.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 141 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Alytus County, Lazdijai District Municipality ranks No. 5 by population.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): 4.7 ‰ in Lazdijai District Municipality, compared with an average of 5.0 ‰ in Alytus County and 6.6 ‰ nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.1 no. in Lazdijai District Municipality, compared with an average of 2.2 no. in Alytus County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,013 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alytus County for “Elevation”.
- “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 183,333 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Druskininkai municipality, 26.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alytus City Municipality (50,741 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,052 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lazdijai District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Lazdijai District 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 | Lazdijai District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.4% | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 24.8% | 23.3% | ranked 22 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 51.8% | 53.2% | 52.6% | ranked 40 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) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 51 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lazdijai District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Lazdijai District 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 | Lazdijai District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 19 no. | 296 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 35 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.1 no. | 2.2 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 133 no. | 3,766 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 39 of 60 |
Population of Lazdijai District Municipality over time
Lazdijai District Municipality had 21,001 residents in 2015 and 16,951 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,739 |
| 2021 | 18,247 |
| 2022 | 17,892 |
| 2023 | 17,599 |
| 2024 | 17,201 |
| 2025 | 16,951 |
Where is Lazdijai District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Druskininkai municipality27 km · 20,079
- Alytus City Municipality37 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality37 km · 25,369
- Kalvarija Municipality39 km · 9,592
- Marijampolė Municipality48 km · 54,133
- Birštonas Municipality53 km · 4,101
- Prienai District Municipality59 km · 24,506
- Varėna District Municipality60 km · 19,771
Sunshine and temperatures: Lazdijai District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lazdijai District Municipality?
Lazdijai District Municipality has 16,951 residents (2025), ranking 48 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Lazdijai District Municipality?
Lazdijai District Municipality covers 1,309.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Lazdijai District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lazdijai District Municipality went from 21,001 to 16,951, a change of −19.3%.
Where is Lazdijai District Municipality?
Lazdijai District Municipality is in Alytus County. Latitude 54.167, longitude 23.650.
Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants): what is the figure for Lazdijai District Municipality?
In Lazdijai District Municipality, “Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants)” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2024), ranking 51 of 57 municipalities; the national median is 5.6 ‰.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lazdijai District Municipality?
In Lazdijai District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 no. (2024), ranking 13 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lazdijai District Municipality?
In Lazdijai District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,013 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lazdijai District Municipality?
The nearest to Lazdijai District Municipality are Druskininkai municipality (27 km), Alytus City Municipality (37 km), Alytus District Municipality (37 km), Kalvarija Municipality (39 km), Marijampolė Municipality (48 km).
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