Varėna District Municipality: population and statistics
Varėna District Municipality has a population of 19,771 (2025) across 2,218.0 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 43 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,771 residents
- 2,218.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 123 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Alytus County, Varėna District Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of population under 15: 10.7% in Varėna District Municipality, compared with an average of 11.6% in Alytus County and 14.1% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.2 no. in Varėna 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 954 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Alytus County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Alytus County for “Median age of the population”.
- “Share of population under 15”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 310,644 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alytus City Municipality (50,741 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Varėna District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Varėna 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 | Varėna District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 10.7% | 11.6% | 12.4% | ranked 54 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 24.8% | 23.3% | ranked 8 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 52.9% | 53.2% | 52.6% | ranked 19 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 51.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 36 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Varėna District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 15k€ | 15k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Varėna 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 | Varėna District Municipality | Alytus County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 24 no. | 296 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 28 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.2 no. | 2.2 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 12 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 167 no. | 3,766 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 31 of 60 |
Population of Varėna District Municipality over time
Varėna District Municipality had 23,863 residents in 2015 and 19,771 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,419 |
| 2021 | 21,137 |
| 2022 | 20,746 |
| 2023 | 20,466 |
| 2024 | 20,079 |
| 2025 | 19,771 |
Where is Varėna District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Alytus City Municipality39 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality39 km · 25,369
- Trakai District Municipality40 km · 34,863
- Druskininkai municipality45 km · 20,079
- Birštonas Municipality54 km · 4,101
- Šalčininkai District Municipality54 km · 29,822
- Elektrėnai Municipality58 km · 24,622
- Lazdijai District Municipality60 km · 16,951
Sunshine and temperatures: Varėna District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Varėna District Municipality?
Varėna District Municipality has 19,771 residents (2025), ranking 43 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Varėna District Municipality?
Varėna District Municipality covers 2,218.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Varėna District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Varėna District Municipality went from 23,863 to 19,771, a change of −17.1%.
Where is Varėna District Municipality?
Varėna District Municipality is in Alytus County. Latitude 54.217, longitude 24.567.
Share of population under 15: what is the figure for Varėna District Municipality?
In Varėna District Municipality, “Share of population under 15” stands at 10.7% (2025), ranking 54 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Varėna District Municipality?
In Varėna District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 no. (2024), ranking 12 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Varėna District Municipality?
In Varėna District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 954 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Varėna District Municipality?
The nearest to Varėna District Municipality are Alytus City Municipality (39 km), Alytus District Municipality (39 km), Trakai District Municipality (40 km), Druskininkai municipality (45 km), Birštonas Municipality (54 km).
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