Jonava District Municipality: population and statistics
Jonava District Municipality has a population of 41,581 (2025) across 944.0 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 13 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 41,581 residents
- 944.0 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 65 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Kaunas County, Jonava District Municipality ranks No. 4 by population.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.4 no. in Jonava District 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 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 132,213 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaišiadorys District Municipality, 26.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaunas District Municipality (109,621 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Jonava District Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Jonava 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 | Jonava District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 13.5% | 14.4% | 12.4% | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 21.1% | 23.3% | ranked 44 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 53.0% | 52.9% | 52.6% | ranked 17 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 46.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 38 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 14 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jonava District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 27k€ | 27k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Jonava District 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 | Jonava District Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 18 no. | 379 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 37 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.4 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 50 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 93 no. | 5,045 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 46 of 60 |
Population of Jonava District Municipality over time
Jonava District Municipality had 44,093 residents in 2015 and 41,581 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,928 |
| 2021 | 41,595 |
| 2022 | 41,248 |
| 2023 | 41,498 |
| 2024 | 41,490 |
| 2025 | 41,581 |
Where is Jonava District Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality26 km · 28,554
- Kaunas District Municipality30 km · 109,621
- Kaunas City Municipality30 km · 303,978
- Kėdainiai District Municipality33 km · 45,573
- Ukmergė District Municipality37 km · 34,978
- Širvintos District Municipality41 km · 14,575
- Elektrėnai Municipality47 km · 24,622
- Prienai District Municipality51 km · 24,506
Sunshine and temperatures: Jonava District Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jonava District Municipality?
Jonava District Municipality has 41,581 residents (2025), ranking 13 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Jonava District Municipality?
Jonava District Municipality covers 944.0 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Jonava District Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jonava District Municipality went from 44,093 to 41,581, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Jonava District Municipality?
Jonava District Municipality is in Kaunas County. Latitude 55.083, longitude 24.283.
Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jonava District Municipality?
In Jonava District Municipality, “Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.4 no. (2024), ranking 50 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 0.7 no..
Median age of the population: what is the figure for Jonava District Municipality?
In Jonava District Municipality, “Median age of the population” stands at 46.0 years (2025), ranking 38 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 47.5 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jonava District Municipality?
In Jonava District Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jonava District Municipality?
The nearest to Jonava District Municipality are Kaišiadorys District Municipality (26 km), Kaunas District Municipality (30 km), Kaunas City Municipality (30 km), Kėdainiai District Municipality (33 km), Ukmergė District Municipality (37 km).
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