Birštonas Municipality: population and statistics
Birštonas Municipality has a population of 4,101 (2025) across 124.0 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 60 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,101 residents
- 124.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 90 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Kaunas County, Birštonas Municipality ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of population aged 65 and over: 28.5% in Birštonas Municipality, compared with an average of 21.1% in Kaunas County and 20.9% nationally.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.3 no. in Birštonas Municipality, compared with an average of 0.6 no. in Kaunas County and 1.1 no. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 996 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Share of population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Share of women”.
- “Share of population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,367 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prienai District Municipality (24,506 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Birštonas Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Birštonas 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 | Birštonas Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 14.4% | 12.4% | ranked 48 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 21.1% | 23.3% | ranked 2 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 55.7% | 52.9% | 52.6% | ranked 1 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 52.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 2 of 60 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birštonas Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 27k€ | 27k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Birštonas Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate in the county (aged 15 and over) (county) (2025) | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Birštonas Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 42 no. | 379 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 13 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10.3 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 4 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 1,431 no. | 5,045 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 6 of 60 |
Population of Birštonas Municipality over time
Birštonas Municipality had 4,414 residents in 2015 and 4,101 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,153 |
| 2021 | 4,128 |
| 2022 | 4,081 |
| 2023 | 4,123 |
| 2024 | 4,089 |
| 2025 | 4,101 |
Where is Birštonas Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Prienai District Municipality11 km · 24,506
- Alytus City Municipality21 km · 50,741
- Alytus District Municipality21 km · 25,369
- Kaunas City Municipality36 km · 303,978
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality41 km · 28,554
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality42 km · 10,830
- Marijampolė Municipality44 km · 54,133
- Elektrėnai Municipality46 km · 24,622
Sunshine and temperatures: Birštonas Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birštonas Municipality?
Birštonas Municipality has 4,101 residents (2025), ranking 60 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Birštonas Municipality?
Birštonas Municipality covers 124.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Birštonas Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birštonas Municipality went from 4,414 to 4,101, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Birštonas Municipality?
Birštonas Municipality is in Kaunas County. Latitude 54.585, longitude 24.034.
Share of population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Birštonas Municipality?
In Birštonas Municipality, “Share of population aged 65 and over” stands at 28.5% (2025), ranking 2 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Birštonas Municipality?
In Birštonas Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 no. (2024), ranking 4 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birštonas Municipality?
In Birštonas Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 996 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birštonas Municipality?
The nearest to Birštonas Municipality are Prienai District Municipality (11 km), Alytus City Municipality (21 km), Alytus District Municipality (21 km), Kaunas City Municipality (36 km), Kaišiadorys District Municipality (41 km).
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