Kaunas City Municipality: population and statistics
Kaunas City Municipality has a population of 303,978 (2025) across 157.0 km², or 1,936 people per km². It ranks 2 of 60 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 303,978 residents
- 157.0 km²
- 1,936 people/km²
- 75 m
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Kaunas County, Kaunas City Municipality ranks No. 1 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 994 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Kaunas County for “Population density”.
- “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Median age of the population”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 43.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaunas District Municipality, 12.8 km away.
Kaunas City Municipality in numbers
All indicators for Kaunas City 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 | Kaunas City Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population under 15 (2025) | 14.5% | 14.4% | 12.4% | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Share of population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 23.3% | ranked 36 of 60 | |
| Share of women (2025) | 54.1% | 52.9% | 52.6% | ranked 7 of 60 | |
| Median age of the population (2025) | 43.0 years | – | 47.5 | ranked 51 of 60 | |
| Birth rate (births per 1,000 inhabitants) (2024) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 5.6 ‰ | ranked 6 of 57 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaunas City Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita in the county (county) (2024) | 27k€ | 27k€ | 19.1k€ |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaunas City 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 | Kaunas City Municipality | Kaunas County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of accommodation establishments (2024) | 189 no. | 379 no. | 3,035 no. | ranked 5 of 60 | |
| Number of accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.6 no. | 0.6 no. | 0.7 no. | ranked 33 of 60 | |
| Number of rooms in accommodation establishments (2024) | 2,321 no. | 5,045 no. | 35,020 no. | ranked 4 of 60 |
Population of Kaunas City Municipality over time
Kaunas City Municipality had 303,101 residents in 2015 and 303,978 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 294,943 |
| 2021 | 298,753 |
| 2022 | 297,906 |
| 2023 | 302,875 |
| 2024 | 304,177 |
| 2025 | 303,978 |
Where is Kaunas City Municipality?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Kaunas District Municipality13 km · 109,621
- Prienai District Municipality26 km · 24,506
- Jonava District Municipality30 km · 41,581
- Kaišiadorys District Municipality33 km · 28,554
- Kazlų Rūda Municipality34 km · 10,830
- Birštonas Municipality36 km · 4,101
- Kėdainiai District Municipality46 km · 45,573
- Elektrėnai Municipality53 km · 24,622
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaunas City Municipality
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaunas City Municipality?
Kaunas City Municipality has 303,978 residents (2025), ranking 2 of 60 municipalities.
How big is Kaunas City Municipality?
Kaunas City Municipality covers 157.0 km², with a density of 1,936 people per km².
Is the population of Kaunas City Municipality growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaunas City Municipality went from 303,101 to 303,978, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Kaunas City Municipality?
Kaunas City Municipality is in Kaunas County. Latitude 54.900, longitude 23.933.
Number of rooms in accommodation establishments: what is the figure for Kaunas City Municipality?
In Kaunas City Municipality, “Number of rooms in accommodation establishments” stands at 2,321 no. (2024), ranking 4 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 170 no..
Median age of the population: what is the figure for Kaunas City Municipality?
In Kaunas City Municipality, “Median age of the population” stands at 43.0 years (2025), ranking 51 of 60 municipalities; the national median is 47.5 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaunas City Municipality?
In Kaunas City Municipality, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 994 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaunas City Municipality?
The nearest to Kaunas City Municipality are Kaunas District Municipality (13 km), Prienai District Municipality (26 km), Jonava District Municipality (30 km), Kaišiadorys District Municipality (33 km), Kazlų Rūda Municipality (34 km).
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